Jobs & Wages

More San Benito County residents work outside county than within

San Benito County's workforce is regional, with most outbound commuters heading to Santa Clara County and nearby coastal counties.

West Hollywood Minimum Wage: $20.25 an Hour

The minimum wage in West Hollywood is $20.25 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $3.35 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Sunnyvale Minimum Wage: $19.50 an Hour

The minimum wage in Sunnyvale is $19.50 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $2.60 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Sonoma Minimum Wage: $18.47 an Hour

The minimum wage in Sonoma is $18.47 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.57 above California's $16.90 state floor.

South San Francisco Minimum Wage: $18.15 an Hour

The minimum wage in South San Francisco is $18.15 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.25 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Santa Rosa Minimum Wage: $18.21 an Hour

The minimum wage in Santa Rosa is $18.21 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.31 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Santa Monica Minimum Wage: $18.47 an Hour

The minimum wage in Santa Monica is $18.47 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $1.57 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Santa Clara Minimum Wage: $18.70 an Hour

The minimum wage in Santa Clara is $18.70 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.80 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Unincorporated San Mateo County County Minimum Wage: $17.95 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Mateo County is $17.95 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.05 above California's $16.90 state floor.

San Mateo Minimum Wage: $18.60 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Mateo is $18.60 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.70 above California's $16.90 state floor.

San Jose Minimum Wage: $18.45 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Jose is $18.45 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.55 above California's $16.90 state floor.

San Francisco Minimum Wage: $19.61 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Francisco is $19.61 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $2.71 above California's $16.90 state floor.

San Diego Minimum Wage: $17.75 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Diego is $17.75 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $0.85 above California's $16.90 state floor.

San Carlos Minimum Wage: $17.75 an Hour

The minimum wage in San Carlos is $17.75 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $0.85 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Richmond Minimum Wage: $19.18 an Hour

The minimum wage in Richmond is $19.18 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $2.28 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Redwood City Minimum Wage: $18.65 an Hour

The minimum wage in Redwood City is $18.65 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.75 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Petaluma Minimum Wage: $18.31 an Hour

The minimum wage in Petaluma is $18.31 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.41 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Pasadena Minimum Wage: $18.57 an Hour

The minimum wage in Pasadena is $18.57 an hour as of July 1, 2026 — $1.67 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Palo Alto Minimum Wage: $18.70 an Hour

The minimum wage in Palo Alto is $18.70 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $1.80 above California's $16.90 state floor.

Oakland Minimum Wage: $17.34 an Hour

The minimum wage in Oakland is $17.34 an hour as of January 1, 2026 — $0.44 above California's $16.90 state floor.

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