Employees earning minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will soon see an increase in their pay.
“The board is proud to take a stand for the workers who are the backbone of our community,” said Dave Pine, president of the Board of Supervisors. “Many of these workers were deemed essential during COVID, and it’s absolutely critical that we do what we can for them.”
The region’s minimum wage is currently $15.50. On April 1, that rate will increase $1 to $16.50 per hour.
San Mateo’s Board of Supervisors approved the increase in November 2022.
The new rate is $1 per hour higher than the state’s current minimum wage, which increased on Jan. 1.
The minimum wage rate will apply to all employees who work at least two hours a week — regardless of immigration status — including adults and minors, as well as employees who receive tips.
Businesses of all sizes that sit within the geographic boundaries of unincorporated San Mateo County will be required to pay workers at least $16.50 for all time worked starting April 1.
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office is responsible for enforcing minimum wage standards.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and then annually, the county’s minimum wage will be set based on a formula involving the consumer price index, which tracks the prices of goods and services and the prior year’s increase.
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