Minimum wage Verified

San Mateo (city) minimum wage rises to $19.25 on Jan 1, 2027

Jurisdiction
San Mateo, CA
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
Employers subject to the City of San Mateo business license tax or that maintain a facility in the city, for employees working 2+ hours a week there
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • City page and official 2027 employer notice: no less than $19.25 per hour as of January 1, 2027 (SMMC Chapter 5.92).
  • The 2026 rate was $18.60. Annual increases are CPI-based and capped at 3.5%, with a catch-up provision.
  • This is the City of San Mateo rate, not the separate unincorporated San Mateo County rate.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: City of San Mateo employers. Do not confuse this with the county’s unincorporated-area rate; update city payroll to $19.25 and post the 2027 notice. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-11-08T10:30-06:00

Official sources