Sacramento

In Sacramento County, California.

Minimum wage

$16.90 per hour

In effect since January 1, 2026

Source: CA Department of Industrial Relations

Not yet checked against the primary source

Sacramento doesn't set its own minimum wage, so the statewide rate applies.

Scheduled: $17.40 starting January 1, 2027.

Sales tax

7.25% statewide base rate

In effect since January 1, 2017

Source: CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Not yet checked against the primary source

Most California cities add district taxes on top of the base rate, so the combined rate in Sacramento is likely higher. We're adding it from the state tax agency's rate file.