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Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance.
The increase raises the city’s wage from $18.20 in 2025 and keeps it higher than the $17.95 an hour minimum wage approved for unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, which also takes effect Jan. 1.
Redwood City’s ordinance applies to all businesses operating in the city or with a physical location here and covers employees who work at least two hours a week within city limits. The wage is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index and cannot decrease, even if inflation slows.
Some workers, including fast food and certain health care employees, are subject to higher state-mandated minimum wages.
Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos said in a social media post the city has created online resources to help employers and workers prepare for the change.
“We’ve created a webpage to help answer your questions and share additional resources,” Martínez Saballos said. “We’re here to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.”
Minimum wages are also increasing elsewhere in the county. In unincorporated areas, including North Fair Oaks, Broadmoor Village and coastal agricultural communities, the county’s minimum wage will rise to $17.95 an hour in 2026. County supervisors adopted a minimum wage ordinance in late 2022, citing the region’s high cost of living.
More information about Redwood City’s minimum wage is available at the city’s website. . Questions can also be directed to the City Manager’s Office at (650) 780-7300. Wage violations are enforced by the county’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, which operates a confidential hotline at (866) 870-7725.
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