Sixteen cities and counties increased their minimum wages July 1, 2022
| State | Locality | Previous minimum | New minimum wage as of July 1, 2022 | Amount of change | Type of increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Alameda | $15.00 | $15.75 | $0.75 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Berkeley | $16.32 | $16.99 | $0.67 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Emeryville | $17.13 | $17.68 | $0.55 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Fremont | $15.25 | $16.00 | $0.75 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Los Angeles | $15.00 | $16.04 | $1.04 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Los Angeles County | $15.00 | $15.96 | $0.96 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Malibu | $15.00 | $15.96 | $0.96 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Milpitas | $15.65 | $16.40 | $0.75 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Pasadena | $15.00 | $16.11 | $1.11 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | San Francisco | $16.32 | $16.99 | $0.67 | Inflation adjustment |
| California | Santa Monica | $15.00 | $15.96 | $0.96 | Inflation adjustment |
| Illinois | Chicago | $15.00 | $15.40 | $0.40 | Inflation adjustment |
| Illinois | Cook County | $13.00 | $13.35 | $0.35 | Inflation adjustment |
| Maryland | Montgomery County | $15.00 | $15.65 | $0.65 | Inflation adjustment |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | $14.25 | $15.00 | $0.75 | City ordinance |
| Minnesota | St. Paul | $12.50 | $15.00 | $2.50 | City ordinance |
Notes: “City ordinance” indicates that the new rate was set by the city council. “Inflation adjustment” indicates that the new rate was established by a formula, reflecting the change in prices over the preceding year.
Source: EPI compilation of minimum wage data from state and local agency websites, state legislation, and local ordinances.