- The San Francisco minimum wage is $19.61 an hour, effective .
- That is $2.71 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $12.36 above the federal $7.25.
- 2 tiers apply: all employers $19.61; government supported employees $17.35.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $19.61 | |
| government supported employees | $17.35 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI (annual increase; index detail not on page) adjusts July 1 (annual) announced San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
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
San Francisco Labor and Employment Code Article 1 (Minimum Wage Ordinance; rate adjustment under Article 1.4)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
San Francisco, CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · Adjusted each July 1 by the annual CPI increase
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'currently $19.61 as of July 1, 2026'; government supported employees $17.35 from July 1, 2026. Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the San Francisco minimum wage?
$19.61 an hour for all employers, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the San Francisco minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $2.71: $19.61 versus $16.90.
When does the San Francisco minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.sf.gov/information--minimum-wage-ordinance official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.