Minimum wage Verified

San Diego minimum wage rises to $18.35

Jurisdiction
San Diego, CA
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
All employers (workers performing 2+ hours a week in the city)
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • The City of San Diego minimum wage rises from $17.75 to $18.35 per hour, effective 2027-01-01.
  • It applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks within city limits.
  • The city ordinance also requires earned sick leave accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in the City of San Diego. Update payroll rates for anyone below $18.35 and refresh the city notice by 2027-01-01; also check pay ranges pegged to the local minimum. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-17T11:30-05:00

Official sources

  • www.sandiego.gov
    https://www.sandiego.gov/labor-and-wage/minimum-wage/earned-sick-leave