Description
2026 Novato, California Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The Novato, California Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides the current local minimum wage notice for covered employers with employees working within the City of Novato.
Effective January 1, 2026, the Novato minimum wage is $17.73 per hour for very large employers with 100 or more employees, $17.46 per hour for large employers with 26 to 99 employees, and $16.90 per hour for small employers with 1 to 25 employees.
The Novato Minimum Wage Ordinance generally applies to employees who perform more than two hours of work in a particular week within the geographic boundaries of the City of Novato. Employers should review the City ordinance and official guidance to determine which employer-size category and wage rate apply.
The official notice provides information about the current minimum wage rates, employer-size categories, employee coverage, retaliation protections, complaint procedures, and enforcement. Covered employers must display the notice in a location where employees can easily see and read it.
This supplemental poster does not replace applicable California state, federal, or other local workplace postings. Employers should review all posting requirements that apply to their employees and work locations.
For additional California workplace posting options, visit our California Labor Law Posters page or browse our California City & Local Ordinance Labor Law Posters.
Novato Minimum Wage Poster Specifications
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Portrait orientation
- Available in English or Spanish
Novato Minimum Wage Notice Included
- City of Novato Official Minimum Wage Notice
- Current minimum wage rates for very large, large, and small employers
- Employer-size definitions
- Employee coverage information
- Retaliation protections
- Complaint and enforcement information
Novato Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Novato minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Novato minimum wage is $17.73 per hour for very large employers with 100 or more employees, $17.46 per hour for large employers with 26 to 99 employees, and $16.90 per hour for small employers with 1 to 25 employees.
What is considered a very large employer in Novato?
For purposes of the Novato minimum wage schedule, a very large employer generally has 100 or more employees.
What is considered a large employer in Novato?
A large employer generally has between 26 and 99 employees.
What is considered a small employer in Novato?
A small employer generally has between 1 and 25 employees. For 2026, the small-employer rate reflects the California state minimum wage because the state rate is higher than the local scheduled rate.
Who is covered by the Novato minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform more than two hours of work in a particular week within the geographic boundaries of the City of Novato. Employers should review the City ordinance and official guidance for applicable exemptions.
Where should the Novato minimum wage notice be displayed?
Covered employers must post the official Novato minimum wage notice in a visible workplace location where employees can easily read it.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The Novato 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 Novato minimum wage adjusted?
Novato adjusts its minimum wage rates annually on January 1. The very large and large employer rates are tied to the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward CPI-W, subject to the limits established by the ordinance, while the small-employer rate must also comply with applicable California state minimum wage law.
