San Jose minimum wage rises to $19.00 on Jan 1, 2027
- Jurisdiction
- San Jose, CA
- Topic
- Minimum wage
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Who it covers
- All employers, for work performed in San Jose
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- The official San Jose minimum wage page lists $19.00 per hour effective January 1, 2027 (up from $18.45 in 2026).
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Employers with staff working in San Jose. Update payroll for the first pay period that includes Jan 1 and post the new notice. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-25T12:00-05:00
Official sources
- www.sanjoseca.govhttps://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/public-works/labor-compliance/minimum-wage-ordinance