The Oakland minimum wage for 2026 is $17.34 per hour, $0.44 more than the California state minimum of $16.90 and well above the $7.25 federal floor.
All employers for work performed in Oakland. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Oakland wage details
City minimum wage
$17.34 per hour
Next scheduled change
January 1, 2027
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in Oakland.
Special local rates
Rates above the standard Oakland minimum
- Hotel workers with health benefits: $18.85; without benefits: $25.14.
Oakland vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Oakland | $17.34 per hour |
| California | $16.90 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Oakland that is the $17.34 city rate.