San Diego Minimum Wage (2026)
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San Diego's minimum wage is $17.75 an hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026 — $0.85 above California's $16.90 state minimum. Citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each January 1.
San Diego minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to San Diego's $17.75 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at San Diego's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
San Diego vs. California vs. federal minimum wage
San Diego's local minimum of $17.75 is $0.85 above California's $16.90 and $10.50 above the federal $7.25. When city, state and federal minimum wages differ, employers must pay whichever is highest — so workers in San Diego are entitled to the $17.75 local rate.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime in San Diego
At $17.75 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $26.63 per hour. Run your own numbers with the California overtime calculator, see take-home pay with the California paycheck calculator, or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Employer size & coverage
Citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each January 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in San Diego in 2026?
The minimum wage in San Diego is $17.75 per hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026. Citywide rate for all employers; adjusts each January 1.
How much is San Diego's minimum wage per year?
At $17.75 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $36,920 a year before taxes, or $710 a week.
Is San Diego's minimum wage higher than California's?
Yes. San Diego's $17.75 is $0.85 above California's $16.90 minimum. When a city sets a higher local minimum wage, employers in that city must pay the higher local rate.
What is overtime pay on San Diego's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker in San Diego at $17.75 earns $26.63 per overtime hour.
San Diego rate effective January 1, 2026, as of June 2026. Source: UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory; California Employers Association 2026 — official San Diego minimum-wage page, cross-checked against the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. Local minimum wages change, can adjust mid-year, and vary by employer size and industry — verify the current figure with your city before relying on it. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
Related
California minimum wage · Cities with their own minimum wage · Minimum wage by state · California paycheck · Salary to Hourly
Other cities with their own minimum wage
Los Angeles — $18.42 · San Francisco — $19.61 · San Jose — $18.45 · West Hollywood — $20.25