San Francisco Minimum Wage 2026 (CA)
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San Francisco, CA · Minimum Wage 2026
Effective 2026-07-01
San Francisco Minimum Wage vs. California
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $18.67/hr | — |
| California (state rate) | $16.50/hr | City is +$2.17/hr higher |
Does San Francisco 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 Francisco has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $18.67/hr, effective 2026-07-01. This rate is higher than the California state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, and covered employers in San Francisco must pay the local rate. SF rate adjusts July 1 annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in San Francisco is $18.67 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-07-01.
Yes. San Francisco has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $18.67/hr, higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.
San Francisco's minimum wage of $18.67/hr is $2.17/hr higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.