The 10 cities with the biggest minimum wage increases in 2019

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By Jen Glantz, Bankrate

Cities with the biggest minimum wage increases

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In 2019, the federal minimum wage was $7.25 an hour, though some cities gave their employees a little bit more. We looked at data from the Economic Policy Institute to see which cities gave the biggest boosts to minimum wage workers.

Several cities in California made the list thanks to high costs of living. In fact, only one of the top 10 cities is outside the Golden State.

If you’re wondering what cities were the kindest to the wallets of their employees this year, read on to find out the top 10 cities where minimum wage workers received the biggest pay raises in 2019.

10. El Cerrito, California

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January 2018: $13.60

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.40

9. San Mateo, California

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January 2018: $13.50

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.50

8. San Jose, California

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January 2018: $13.50

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.50

7. Palo Alto, California

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January 2018: $13.50

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.50

6. Los Altos, California

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January 2018: $13.50

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.50

5. Cupertino, California

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January 2018: $13.50

July 2019: $15

Change: +$1.50

4. Santa Clara, California

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January 2018: $13

July 2019: $15

Change: +$2

3. Richmond, California

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January 2018: $13

July 2019: $15

Change: +$2

2. Minneapolis

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January 2018: $10

July 2019: $12.25

Change: +$2.25

1. Milpitas, California

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January 2018: $12

July 2019: $15

Change: +$3