New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1, 2018

Several states and localities, including those in Illinois, Maryland, Washington, DC, California, Maine, Minnesota and Oregon will raise the minimum wage effective Sunday, July 1, 2018.   The updated hourly rates include:

• Chicago,  IL:  $12.00
• Cook County, IL:  $11.00
• District of Columbia:  $13.25
• Maryland:  $10.10
• Montgomery County, MD:  (see additional info re employer size/industry)
  • $12.25 (more than 50 employees);
  • $12.00 (50 or fewer employees)

• Minneapolis, MN:
  • $11.25 (more than 100 employees);
  • $10.25 (100 or fewer employees)
• Oregon:
  • $10.75;
  • $12.00 in Portland metropolitan area;
  • $10.50 in nonurban counties as specified by the Oregon legislature
• Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena and Santa Monica, CA:
  • $13.25 (more than 25 employees);
  • $12.00 (25 or fewer employees)
• Other California Cities:
  • Belmont:  $12.50
  • El Cerito:  $13.60
  • Emeryville:  $15.00
  • Milpitas:  $13.50
  • San Francisco:  $15.00
  • San Leandro:  $13.00
• Portland, ME:  $10.90

Note that additional minimum wage rate rules may apply for tipped employees.  If you have specific questions about minimum wage rates in your state or locality, the HR Pros at HR Support Center can help.