San Diego Minimum Wage 2026 (CA)
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San Diego, CA · Minimum Wage 2026
$17.25/hr
Effective 2026-01-01
Local ordinance
San Diego Minimum Wage vs. California
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $17.25/hr | — |
| California (state rate) | $16.50/hr | City is +$0.75/hr higher |
Does San Diego Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
Yes. San Diego has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $17.25/hr, effective 2026-01-01. This rate is higher than the California state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, and covered employers in San Diego must pay the local rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in San Diego is $17.25 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-01-01.
Yes. San Diego has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $17.25/hr, higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.
San Diego's minimum wage of $17.25/hr is $0.75/hr higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.