Minimum Wage Increasing for Employees in San Francisco and San Jose

California employers with employees in the cities of San Francisco and San Jose should take note of minimum wage increases for these cities taking effect in 2013.  San Francisco passed its minimum wage ordinance a few years ago, but the minimum wage is subject to adjustment each year based on the cost of living.  Effective January 1, 2013, the minimum wage for employees who perform at least two hours of work per week in the City of San Francisco is $10.55 per hour (up from $10.24/hour in 2012).

This week, San Jose voters approved a local minimum wage for the City of San Jose as well.  With the passage of Measure D, the minimum wage for employees working in San Jose will be $10.00 per hour.  The new San Jose minimum wage takes effect 90 days after the election results are certified, which means approximately March 2013.

The state minimum wage otherwise remains at $8.00 per hour.