The hourly minimum wage in the city of San Diego is now $16.85 per hour, up from $16.30. It went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
According to the city's press release, the wage increase is the result of the City's Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance, which was approved in 2016.
Mayor Todd Gloria says the increase is necessary since it will boost the economy and give people more cash to pay for everyday expenses.
“Increasing the minimum wage in San Diego is essential to ensure that workers can afford necessities like food, housing and healthcare,” Gloria said.
Since 2019, the city's minimum wage has increased yearly based on the rise in the cost of living according to the Consumer Price Index metric, the release says.
The press release indicates this wage increase is effective within the city's geographic boundaries. The minimum wage outside the city, in the county, is $16.00 per hour. In April of 2024 the minimum wage for most fast-food employees in California will be $20 an hour.
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