Minimum Wage
As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate in the city of Los Altos is $17.75 per hour, per Los Altos Ordinance No. 2016-424 and the Bay Area Consumer Price Index.
As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the city of Los Altos will be $18.20 per hour, per Los Altos Ordinance No. 2016-424 and the Bay Area Consumer Price Index. The City will post the updated flyers soon.
The Los Altos Minimum Wage Ordinance applies to adult and minor employees who work two or more hours per week, tips not included.
Under the Ordinance, employees who assert their rights to receive the City’s minimum wage are protected from retaliation. Employees may file a civil lawsuit against their employers for any violation of the Ordinance or may file a complaint with the city of Los Altos. The City will investigate possible violations, will have access to payroll records, and will enforce violations of the minimum wage requirements by ordering reinstatement of employees, payment of back wages unlawfully withheld, and penalties.
If you have questions or need additional information, call (650) 947-2700 or email info@losaltosca.gov.
What to do if you are not receiving the minimum wage?
If you believe you are not being paid correctly, please contact your employer or the City of Los Altos at:
City Managers Office
1 N. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Telephone: (650) 947-2700
Email: info@losaltosca.gov
You will be asked to provide:
- Your name, mailing address and phone number
- Name, address and phone number of the company where you work
- Manager or owner’s name
- Type of work you perform
- How and when you are paid (example: cash or check, every week)
Any additional information you can provide such as copies of pay stubs, personal records of hours worked or other information regarding your employer’s pay practices are helpful.
All services are free and confidential. Please remember that your employer cannot terminate you or in any other manner discriminate against you for filing a complaint with the City of Los Altos.
