- The Half Moon Bay minimum wage is $17.91 an hour, effective .
- That is $1.01 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $10.66 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: All employees working at least two hours per week at businesses within the geographic boundaries of Half Moon Bay.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $17.91 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-U, San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward adjusts January 1 (annual) announced City of Half Moon Bay
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
Half Moon Bay local minimum wage ordinance (effective January 1, 2021)
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Half Moon Bay, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Adjusted by regional CPI-U each January 1
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for the City of Half Moon Bay is $17.91 per hour for all employees' ($17.47 + 2.5% CPI-U). Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Half Moon Bay minimum wage?
$17.91 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Half Moon Bay minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.01: $17.91 versus $16.90.
When does the Half Moon Bay minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.halfmoonbay.gov/659/Minimum-Wage official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.95.