In accordance with the Novato Minimum Wage Ordinance in Novato Municipal Code Chapter 2-30, every employer shall pay to each employee who performs more than two hours of work in a particular week within the geographic boundaries of the City of Novato wages of no less than the hourly rates shown in this notice. The rate will be adjusted annually on January 1, according to the schedule below. Certain exemptions are available as specified in Novato Municipal Code Chapter 2-30. 

Effective January 1, 2026:

Very Large Business (100+ employees): $17.73

Large Business (26-99 employees): $17.46

Small Business (1-25 employees): $16.90

See attached poster for more details.