San Francisco Minimum Wage
San Francisco (approx.)
$18.67/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
San Francisco sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than California's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $18.67 per hour.San Francisco rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
San Francisco adjusts its minimum wage every July 1.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current San Francisco rate with the city or the California labor department before relying on it.
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