The Sonoma minimum wage for 2026 is $18.47 per hour, $1.57 more than the California state minimum of $16.90 and well above the $7.25 federal floor.
All employers for work performed in Sonoma. Employers with 25 or fewer employees pay $17.38. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Sonoma wage details
City minimum wage
$18.47 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 Sonoma. Employers with 25 or fewer employees pay $17.38.
Sonoma vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Sonoma | $18.47 per hour |
| California | $16.90 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Sonoma that is the $18.47 city rate.