Oakland Minimum Wage: $17.34 an Hour
The minimum wage in Oakland is $17.34 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $0.44 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
County: Alameda
Hayward Minimum Wage: $17.79 an Hour
The minimum wage in Hayward is $17.79 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $0.89 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
Fremont Minimum Wage: $18.05 an Hour
The minimum wage in Fremont is $18.05 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $1.15 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
Emeryville Minimum Wage: $20.34 an Hour
The minimum wage in Emeryville is $20.34 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $3.44 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
Berkeley Minimum Wage: $19.61 an Hour
The minimum wage in Berkeley is $19.61 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $2.71 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
Alameda Minimum Wage: $17.76 an Hour
The minimum wage in Alameda is $17.76 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $0.86 above California’s $16.90 state floor.