The Palo Alto Community Survey is a feedback tool that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities. The survey was initially sent via mail on August 13 to a random sample population of resident households. On September 15, the survey opens citywide.
Published on December 28, 2022
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage rate for the City of Palo Alto is $17.25 per hour. The City adjusts the minimum wage on January 1 of each year, based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The minimum wage requirement applies to all employees who work two (2) hours per week within Palo Alto.
Employers must post the 2023 Official Minimum Wage Employer Poster and Employee Know Your Right Poster where information is accessible by employees.
It is against the law for an employer to discriminate or take adverse action against an employee for exercising their rights to be paid a minimum wage of $17.25 under the Ordinance. Covered employees are entitled to these rights regardless of immigration status.
Learn more about covered employer responsibilities, employee rights, and minimum wage regulations here.
Minimum Wage Information