Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in California will be $16.90 per hour. The City of Santa Clarita follows the State of California’s minimum wage requirement, and the new increase will apply to all businesses within the City’s boundaries. Information regarding the State’s minimum wage can be found here: Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (ca.gov). Businesses located in unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley may be under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County and will need to abide by the County’s minimum wage requirements. To check the jurisdiction that your business falls under, visit Residency.Santa-Clarita.com and input your business address. You can also use the City’s Mapping Your City tool to view the City of Santa Clarita’s boundaries.
Community Minded.
Business Driven.
Welcome to Santa Clarita
WHERE SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES DESIGN NEW TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW. PRODUCE TOP-RATED TELEVISION. DO BUSINESS.
Santa Clarita allows leaders from a diverse range of business sectors to focus on what they do best. Our high quality of life, variety of tax and incentives programs for companies of all sizes, and close proximity to SoCal’s prominent business centers make Santa Clarita the Most Business-Friendly City in LA County.
221
K+
City Population
9.94
K+
Businesses
116.18
K+
Average Household Income
72
%
Population with Some College Education or Higher
Best Places to Live and Work as a Movie Maker
MovieMaker Magazine has named the City of Santa Clarita as the #5 Best Place for Movies to Be Made, Live and Work — and it’s easy to see why. Just 30 miles from downtown…
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Santa Clarita Named The 2025 Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County
The City of Santa Clarita was named the “Most Business-Friendly City” in the Los Angeles County Business Federation’s (BizFed) 2025 Pulse Poll. The annual BizFed pulse poll surveys over 1,200…
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Check out the Santa Clarita Business Minute and see why some of California’s leading companies are based in Santa Clarita.
Looking for Business Resources or Assistance? We’re Here for You!
The City of Santa Clarita hosts several projects, developments, and resources aimed at creating ample opportunity for businesses to grow. Find out more about how we can help your business thrive in our community.
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Live, Work and Play in Santa Clarita
A premier location for your family or business, Santa Clarita boasts award-winning facilities, hundreds of miles of pristine trails, some of Los Angeles County’s largest business parks, charming wine lounges and breweries, an impressive variety of dining and shopping options, live music events, and a rich western heritage and film history.
Explore >More than 10,000 Businesses call Santa Clarita Home.
Here’s Why:
- NO business license tax
- NO gross receipts tax
- NO payroll tax
- NO utility user tax
- NO paid parking garages or paid street parking
