Pasadena Minimum Wage (2026)
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Pasadena's minimum wage is $18.57 an hour in 2026, effective July 1, 2026 — $1.67 above California's $16.90 state minimum. One citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each July 1.
Pasadena minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Pasadena's $18.57 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Pasadena's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Pasadena vs. California vs. federal minimum wage
Pasadena's local minimum of $18.57 is $1.67 above California's $16.90 and $11.32 above the federal $7.25. When city, state and federal minimum wages differ, employers must pay whichever is highest — so workers in Pasadena are entitled to the $18.57 local rate.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime in Pasadena
At $18.57 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $27.86 per hour. Run your own numbers with the California overtime calculator, see take-home pay with the California paycheck calculator, or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Employer size & coverage
One citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each July 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Pasadena in 2026?
The minimum wage in Pasadena is $18.57 per hour in 2026, effective July 1, 2026. One citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each July 1.
How much is Pasadena's minimum wage per year?
At $18.57 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $38,626 a year before taxes, or $743 a week.
Is Pasadena's minimum wage higher than California's?
Yes. Pasadena's $18.57 is $1.67 above California's $16.90 minimum. When a city sets a higher local minimum wage, employers in that city must pay the higher local rate.
What is overtime pay on Pasadena's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker in Pasadena at $18.57 earns $27.86 per overtime hour.
Pasadena rate effective July 1, 2026, as of June 2026. Source: UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory; CalChamber HRWatchdog — official Pasadena minimum-wage page, cross-checked against the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. Local minimum wages change, can adjust mid-year, and vary by employer size and industry — verify the current figure with your city before relying on it. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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California minimum wage · Cities with their own minimum wage · Minimum wage by state · California paycheck · Salary to Hourly
Other cities with their own minimum wage
Los Angeles — $18.42 · San Francisco — $19.61 · San Jose — $18.45 · San Diego — $17.75