Richmond Minimum Wage: $19.18 an Hour
The minimum wage in Richmond is $19.18 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $2.28 above California’s $16.90 state floor.
County: Contra Costa
El Cerrito Minimum Wage: $18.82 an Hour
The minimum wage in El Cerrito is $18.82 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.92 above California’s $16.90 state floor.