Hayward, California Supplemental Poster

What is the Hayward minimum wage for 2026?

Effective January 1, 2026, the Hayward minimum wage is $17.79 per hour for large employers with 26 or more employees and $16.90 per hour for small employers with 25 or fewer employees.

What is considered a large employer in Hayward?

Hayward defines a large employer as a business with 26 or more full-time or part-time employees, including employees working outside the City of Hayward.

What is considered a small employer in Hayward?

Hayward defines a small employer as a business with 25 or fewer full-time or part-time employees, including employees working outside the city.

Who is covered by the Hayward minimum wage ordinance?

The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of Hayward. Employers should review the City ordinance and official guidance to determine whether particular employees are covered.

Where should the Hayward minimum wage notice be displayed?

Covered employers must post the official City of Hayward Wage Bulletin in a conspicuous location at each work site where employees can readily see and read it.

Does Hayward require the minimum wage notice in multiple languages?

Yes. Hayward requires employers to post the official Wage Bulletin in the top three languages spoken in the city so employees can understand the applicable minimum wage rate and their rights.

Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?

No. The Hayward Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster is a local workplace notice and does not replace required California state or federal labor law postings.

How often does the local minimum wage change?

Local minimum wage rates may change annually or on another schedule established by the applicable city or county ordinance. Employers should review current local requirements and replace outdated notices when necessary. You can also review our City Minimum Wage History for past and current local minimum wage information.

How is the Hayward minimum wage adjusted?

For large employers, Hayward adjusts the minimum wage each January 1 based on the Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward region, subject to a maximum annual increase of 5%. The small-employer rate follows applicable California state minimum wage law.