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San Jose Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in San Jose, California: $18.45/hour ($1.55 above the statewide $16.90 rate). Full-time ≈ $38,376/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$18.45

Local hourly

+$1.55

vs state

$738

40-hr week

$38,376

FT annual

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San Jose minimum wage snapshot

San Jose’s local minimum wage is $18.45 per hour as of January 1, 2026, sourced from City of San Jose. That compares with California’s statewide rate of $16.90/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $38,376 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$18.45

Effective January 1, 2026

vs state

+$1.55

California $16.90

40-hr week

$738

$38,376/yr FT

vs federal

+$11.20

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for San Jose

  • San Jose minimum wage is $18.45/hour (effective January 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $738/week or $38,376/year before taxes.
  • $1.55/hour above the California statewide rate ($16.90).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at San Jose minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $18.45/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$369$19,188
30 hrs$554$28,782
40 hrs$738$38,376

Other California local minimums

Emeryville

$20.34/hr

West Hollywood

$20.25/hr

Berkeley

$19.61/hr

San Francisco

$19.61/hr

Los Angeles (city)

$18.42/hr

San Diego

$17.75/hr

San Jose minimum wage FAQ

San Jose’s local minimum wage is $18.45/hour effective January 1, 2026 (source: City of San Jose). That is about $38,376 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. San Jose is $1.55/hour above the California statewide rate of $16.90/hour — about $3,224 more per full-time year.

At $18.45/hour for 40 hours/week: about $738/week and $38,376/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $369/week.

The rate on this page is effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with City of San Jose — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. San Jose’s local rate is $11.20/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, California, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow California and local ordinances — check City of San Jose for tipped cash wages.

Generally employers with covered employees working in San Jose. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions vary by ordinance — read City of San Jose or consult counsel for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the California state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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