Know the law. In many San Mateo County cities—and all unincorporated areas—workers are entitled to minimum wages higher than California’s base rate. This chart shows the 2026 minimum wage rates across the county. Check which area you work in by entering your workplace's address here.
| Place | Minimum Wage |
|---|---|
| All unincorporated areas | $17.95 |
| Atherton* | $16.90 |
| Belmont | $18.95 |
| Brisbane | $16.90 |
| Burlingame | $17.86 |
| Colma* | $16.90 |
| Daly City | $17.50 |
| East Palo Alto | $17.90 |
| Foster City | $17.85 |
| Half Moon Bay | $17.91 |
| Hillsborough* | $16.90 |
| Menlo Park | $17.55 |
| Millbrae* | $16.90 |
| Pacifica* | $16.90 |
| Portola Valley* | $16.90 |
| Redwood City | $18.65 |
| San Bruno* | $16.90 |
| San Carlos | $17.75 |
| San Mateo | $18.60 |
| South San Francisco | $18.15 |
| Woodside* | $16.90 |
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*No local minimum wage law; California minimum applies. |
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The Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement enforces the County's minimum wage, and investigates minimum wage violations in the following San Mateo County cities as of December 1, 2025:
- Belmont
- Burlingame
- Foster City
- Half Moon Bay
- Menlo Park
- Redwood City
- San Mateo
Ask a question or file a complaint online.
You may also ask questions or file complaints by contacting the Step Forward Foundation's free and confidential Labor Advice Line at 1-866-870-7725 or emailing olse@smcgov.org.