- The Daly City minimum wage is $17.50 an hour, effective .
- That is $0.60 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $10.25 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: All businesses within Daly City and any adult or minor employee working two or more hours per week in the city.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $17.50 |
Indexing
Yes
Regional CPI (metro not specified on page) adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Daly City
Tipped
Same as minimum
no tip credit under California law (confirmed: DIR FAQ states an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage)
Ordinance
Daly City Minimum Wage Ordinance (effective February 13, 2019)
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Daly City, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Adjusted annually January 1 based on the Regional CPI
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'Beginning January 1, 2026, the Daly City minimum wage will be $17.50 per hour.' Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Daly City minimum wage?
$17.50 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Daly City minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $0.60: $17.50 versus $16.90.
When does the Daly City minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.dalycity.org/388/Minimum-Wage
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.95.