People working for minimum wage in the city of San Diego will see more money in their paychecks starting Wednesday, when the minimum wage rises from $16.85 to $17.25 an hour. The city’s minimum wage is higher than California’s minimum wage, which will increase to $16.50 on Jan. 1, 2025. Relevant content: California Dec 30, 2024 Hourly minimum wage in California set to increase in 2025 California Nov 20, 2024 Californians reject Prop 32 that sought to raise statewide minimum wage “This milestone reflects years of hard work and advocacy to put more money directly into the pockets of hardworking San Diegans,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. “By raising the minimum wage, we are helping working families deal with the rising cost of living and better make ends meet.” The change is part of the city’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance, passed in 2016. Minimum wage has increased in the city since 2019 by an amount commensurate with the cost of living increase of the previous year. As always, tips and gratuities do not count toward minimum wage. Employees will continue to earn sick leave, which can be used for time for their own medical care or for the medical care of a family member but is not limited to those. Employers may limit use of sick leave to 40 hours in a benefit year per employee. Every employer must post minimum wage notices in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site. San Diego’s Minimum Wage Program can be reached at [email protected] or 619-235-5912 for questions or to file a complaint.