Oakland Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Oakland is $17.34 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by the local ordinance and is $0.44 above the California statewide minimum of $16.90 and $10.09 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Page reviewed October 30, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 30, 2026)
$17.34
In effect since January 1, 2026
2027 status: Not announced yet
Not announced yet
Next adjustment date: January 1, 2027
Compared with California
$0.44 higher
California statewide rate $16.90; federal $7.25
Oakland minimum wage rates
| Group | Rate on October 30, 2026 | Since | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees | $17.34 | January 1, 2026 | Not announced |
| Hotel workers with health benefits (Measure Z) | $18.85 | January 1, 2026 | Not announced yet |
| Hotel workers without health benefits (Measure Z) | $25.14 | January 1, 2026 | Not announced yet |
Set by Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.92 (Measure FF). Administered by the City of Oakland Department of Workplace and Employment Standards.
Oakland minimum wage in 2027: Not announced yet
Not announced yet. Oakland's official notice says that each year the minimum wage increases, effective January 1, by an amount corresponding to the prior calendar year's increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose metropolitan area. The sources read for this page do not list a 2027 rate.
Each year the rate increases on January 1 by the prior calendar year's increase, if any, in the CPI-W for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose metropolitan area.
Tipped workers
California law does not allow a tip credit: the California Department of Industrial Relations says an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage per hour. The Oakland notice lists one rate for every employee and does not set a separate tipped rate. Hospitality employers that collect service charges must pay them to the employees who rendered the service.
Who is covered
Measure FF, which Oakland voters passed in November 2014, covers employees who perform at least two hours of work in a workweek within the geographic limits of Oakland, part-time or full-time, under Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.92.
Tiers and exceptions
- Hotel workers covered by Measure Z have their own rates from January 1, 2026: $18.85 per hour with health benefits and $25.14 per hour without. The Oakland notice sets one general rate for every other employee.
- Employees may file a civil lawsuit for a violation, and employers face civil penalties of up to $1,000.00 per violation under the notice.
Oakland compared with California and the federal minimum
| Minimum wage | October 30, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | $17.34 | Not announced |
| California (statewide) | $16.90 | $17.40 |
| Federal | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies. See the California minimum wage page for the statewide rules.
Oakland rate history
| Effective | All employees |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $17.34 |
| January 1, 2025 | $16.89 |
Hotel workers with health benefits (Measure Z)
- January 1, 2026$18.85
Hotel workers without health benefits (Measure Z)
- January 1, 2026$25.14
Oakland minimum wage pay calculator
| Gross pay | Oakland ($17.34) | California ($16.90) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay | $693.60 | $676.00 | $17.60 |
| Yearly pay | $36,067.20 | $35,152.00 | $915.20 |
Gross pay before taxes, paid straight time for every hour entered. The Oakland rate is the general rate for the group named above; tipped, youth and other groups follow the rules listed on this page.
What the official sources say
“Beginning January 1, 2026, employees who perform at least two (2) hours of work in a workweek and within the geographic limits of the City of Oakland must be paid wages of not less than $17.34 per hour.”
“In November 2014, Oakland voters passed Measure FF, which established the city minimum wage, required sick leave, and required payment of service charges to hospitality workers.”
“An employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage per hour.”
“Measure Z: Effective January 1, 2026, the Oakland Hotel Minimum Wage Rate goes up to $18.85 per hour (with Health Benefits), and $25.14 per hour (without Health Benefits).”
“Hospitality Employers that collect "service charges" must pay these to employees who rendered the service.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Oakland in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Oakland is $17.34 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.92 (Measure FF) and administered by the City of Oakland Department of Workplace and Employment Standards.
Will the Oakland minimum wage go up in 2027?
Not announced yet. Oakland's official notice says that each year the minimum wage increases, effective January 1, by an amount corresponding to the prior calendar year's increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose metropolitan area. The sources read for this page do not list a 2027 rate.
How does the Oakland minimum wage compare with the California and federal minimums?
The California statewide minimum is $16.90, so Oakland is $0.44 higher. The federal minimum is $7.25. An employer must pay the highest rate that applies.
Who is covered by the Oakland minimum wage?
Measure FF, which Oakland voters passed in November 2014, covers employees who perform at least two hours of work in a workweek within the geographic limits of Oakland, part-time or full-time, under Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.92.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Oakland?
California law does not allow a tip credit: the California Department of Industrial Relations says an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage per hour. The Oakland notice lists one rate for every employee and does not set a separate tipped rate. Hospitality employers that collect service charges must pay them to the employees who rendered the service.
Are there different rates or exceptions in Oakland?
Hotel workers with health benefits (Measure Z): $18.85; Hotel workers without health benefits (Measure Z): $25.14. Hotel workers covered by Measure Z have their own rates from January 1, 2026: $18.85 per hour with health benefits and $25.14 per hour without. The Oakland notice sets one general rate for every other employee.
Sources for Oakland
- City of Oakland: Oakland Minimum Wage 2026 official notice
- City of Oakland: Download Minimum Wage and Hotel Wage Posters
- City of Oakland: Minimum Wage, Sick Leave, and Other Labor Laws
- California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner's Office: Minimum Wage FAQ
The Oakland notice was read from an Internet Archive copy captured October 23, 2026, and the city's labor laws page from an Internet Archive copy captured June 26, 2025 (it shows the 2025 rate). The hotel rates were read from the live posters page on October 30, 2026.