Unincorporated San Mateo County minimum wage rises to $18.58 on Jan 1, 2027
- Jurisdiction
- San Mateo County (unincorporated), CA
- Topic
- Minimum wage
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Who it covers
- All employers with work in unincorporated San Mateo County
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- The county Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement published the 2027 bulletin on October 1, 2026.
- Effective January 1, 2027 the minimum wage is $18.58 per hour for work in unincorporated San Mateo County (Ordinance Code Ch. 5.158).
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Employers with any staff working in unincorporated San Mateo County. Update payroll for the first pay period that includes Jan 1 and post the new bulletin. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-25T09:00-05:00
Official sources
- www.smcgov.orghttps://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2026-09/2027%20Minimum%20Wage%20Bulletin_UPDATED.pdf