What is the minimum wage in San Jose?

The minimum wage in San Jose is $18.45 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the San Jose minimum wage works out to about $38,376 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · CA

Minimum wage in San Jose

$18.45 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: laborcenter.berkeley.edu

Jan 1 2026 rate. Single citywide rate, no employer-size tiers.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $18.45
Daily: $148
Weekly: $738
Monthly: $3,198
Annual: $38,376

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $18.45
Weekly (40h): $738
Monthly: $3,198
Annual: $38,376

Minimum wage in San Jose: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in San Jose?: The minimum wage in San Jose is $18.45 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the San Jose minimum wage works out to about $38,376 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Jan 1 2026 rate. Single citywide rate, no employer-size tiers.