Prepare for California's 2027 workplace posting requirements with this IWC Wage Order poster, designed for employers covered by Wage Order 07.

Officially Confirmed 2027 California Wage Updates:

• Statewide Minimum Wage: $17.40 per hour, effective January 1, 2027.
• General Exempt Employee Salary Threshold: $72,384 annually for qualifying executive, administrative, and professional employees, subject to applicable duties and other exemption requirements.

These figures have been officially announced by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Important: Employers must display the applicable IWC Wage Order and California Minimum Wage Order. Additional local or industry-specific requirements may apply. This is an independently produced poster, not a government-issued publication.

Who IWC Wage Order 07 Covers

“Mercantile Industry” means any industry, business, or establishment operated for the purpose of purchasing, selling or distributing goods or commodities at wholesale or retail; or for the purpose of renting goods or commodities.

Examples: 

• Antique Stores, retail/wholesale
• Auction houses
• Building materials, retail/wholesale
• Commodity agents and brokers
• Commodity rentals
• Costume rental
• Flea markets
• Florists, retail/wholesale
• Gas stations (with or without car washes or garages)
• Hardware stores, retail/wholesale
• Ice cream stores, if no tables are provided for patrons’ use
• Import-export, retail/wholesale
• Irrigation systems (sales)
• Mail order houses, retail/wholesale
• Nurseries, horticultural (main purpose selling)
• Optician (except manufacturer, see Order 1)
• Rental of commodities and goods
• Rental of equipment (except vehicles, see Order 9)
• Retail stores
• Telephone soliciting
• Thrift shops
• Wholesale houses

Poster Features

• Language: Available in English and Spanish
• Poster size 27” x 40”
• 3 Layer Double-Sided PET Polyester Film Laminate
• Fully Encapsulated for Outdoor/Indoor Commercial Use
• Tear-proof and Water-Resistant for Longevity
• Easy to Read with Dark Sharp Text
• Attorney Approved and Made in the USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Which IWC wage order applies to my business?
The order is chosen by your business's main industry: if your business fits the Mercantile Industry definition above, IWC Wage Order 07 applies.

When does the 2027 California minimum wage take effect?
The 2027 California minimum wage of $17.40 per hour takes effect January 1, 2027.

Do I also need the California Minimum Wage Order?
Yes. California employers must post both the statewide Minimum Wage Order and the industry wage order that applies to their workplace.