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.
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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.