Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2017

Several cities and states have minimum wage increases effective July 1, 2017, of which household employers should take note.

California Cities

Seven municipalities in California have passed minimum wages that are higher than the state rate and will go into effect or increase on July 1, 2017.

• Emeryville
  For employers with 55 or fewer employees: increase from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour
• Los Angeles City and unincorporated areas of LA County
  For employers with 25 or fewer employees: increase from $10.00 to $10.50 per hour
• Malibu
  For employers with 25 or fewer employees: increase from $10.00 to $10.50 per hour
• Pasadena
  For employers with 25 or fewer employees: increase from $10.00 to $10.50 per hour
• San Francisco
  Increase from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour
• San Leandro
  Increase from $10.00 to $12.00 per hour
• Santa Monica
  For employers with 25 or fewer employees: increase from $10.00 to $10.50 per hour

Maryland

• Effective July 1, 2017, the minimum wage in Maryland will increase from $8.75 per hour to $9.25 per hour.
• The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase from $10.75 to $11.50 on July 1, 2017.
• The minimum wage in Prince George’s County will increase from $10.75 to $11.50 on October 1, 2017.

Oregon

On July 1, 2017, the minimum wage will increase statewide. Increases are as follows:

• Portland Metro: from $9.75 to $11.25 per hour
• Standard Counties: from $9.75 to $10.25 per hour
• Non-urban Counties: from $9.50 to $10.00 per hour

Washington, D.C.

• Effective July 1, 2017, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $11.50 per hour to $12.50 per hour.

For more information on state and local laws impacting household employers, see our state-by-state guide, or contact us at (800) 929-9213.