Local OrdinancesPublished October 18, 2026
San Carlos Minimum Wage Rises to $18.35 on January 1, 2027
What changed
San Carlos's minimum wage rises from $17.75 to $18.35 per hour on January 1, 2027. From 2028 it rises each January 1 by the CPI-U, capped at 3.5%. The city has posted its 2027 official notice in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Who it applies to
Employers with employees who work within the City of San Carlos.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
San Carlos minimum wage rises to $18.35 per hour
What employers may need to do
- Pay employees at least $18.35 per hour for work in San Carlos starting January 1, 2027.
Official source
https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/business/minimum_wage.phpDetected by RegWatch monitoring on October 16, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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