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It’s that time of year again for many minimum wage rates to increase. Now is a good time to check the hourly rate you’re paying a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper and make sure it’s still compliant with the law.
It’s that time of year again for many minimum wage rates to increase.
Now is a good time to check the hourly rate you’re paying a nanny, senior caregiver, or housekeeper and make sure it’s still compliant with the law.
Why household employers should pay attention to minimum wage rates
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act states that nannies and other household employees are required to be paid hourly (not a salary) and at least the prevailing minimum wage rate. While the federal rate has remained unchanged at $7.25/hour for several years, many states, counties, and cities have increased their rates above the federal level with some now approaching $20/hour. The highest applicable minimum wage of the federal, state, and local rates applies.
You may also see larger-than-normal minimum wage rate increases as some are tied to the consumer price index or inflation. As those factors rise, so does the minimum wage.
Get a complete listing of all state, county, and local minimum wage rates for nannies and other household employees.
Minimum wage increases on July 1, 2023
State/County/City |
Current Hourly Rate |
Rate on July 1, 2023 |
| California – Alameda | $15.75 | $16.62 |
| California – Berkeley | $16.99 | $18.07 |
| California – Emeryville | $17.68 | $18.67 |
| California – Freemont | $16 | $16.80 |
| California – Los Angeles (city) | $16.04 | $16.78 |
| California – Los Angeles (county) | $15.96 | $16.90 |
| California – Malibu | $15.96 | $16.90 |
| California – Milpitas | $16.40 | $17.20 |
| California – Pasadena | $16.11 | $16.93 |
| California – San Francisco (city and county) | $16.99 | $18.07 |
| California – Santa Monica (for small employers) | $15.96 | $16.90 |
| California – West Hollywood | $17 | $19.08 |
| Illinois – Cook County | $13.35 | $13.70 |
| Maryland – Montgomery County | $14 | $14.50 |
| Minnesota – Minneapolis (less than 100 employees) | $13.50 | $14.50 |
| Minnesota – St. Paul (less than 6 employees) | $10.75 | $11.50 |
| Nevada | $10.50 & $9.50* | $11.25 & $10.25* |
| Oregon – Portland | $14.75 | $15.45 |
| Oregon – Standard | $13.50 | $14.20 |
| Oregon – Non-urban counties | $12.50 | $13.20 |
| Washington, D.C. | $16.10 | $17 |
| Washington State – Tukwila | $15.74 | $16.99 |
* – In Nevada, the lower rate applies if your employee receives qualified health benefits.
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