San Diego Raises Minimum Wage Jan. 1

Published on December 30, 2023

SAN DIEGO—The city of San Diego Dec. 29 announced that, effective Monday, the minimum wage will increase by 55 cents for all employees who work within the city limits. “With the cost of living rising, this increase could not come at a more needed time for workers and working families,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “This increase means a better ability to make ends meet, put food on the table and spend in our local businesses.” Officials said that employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the city will receive a minimum wage increase from $16.30 to $16.85 an hour....

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