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San Francisco’s Minimum Wage Is Now $19.61 an Hour

July 2, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

San Francisco City Hall at Civic Center, seat of the city government that sets the local minimum wage - San Francisco

San Francisco’s minimum wage rose to $19.61 an hour on July 1, 2026, the city’s annual cost-of-living adjustment. Separate rates apply to government supported employees, and two statewide changes took effect the same day.