San Jose's Minimum Wage Ordinance, effective March 11, 2013, requires employers to pay employees at least $10.00 per hour for work performed within the city. This amount may increase annually based on the cost of living. San Francisco also increased its minimum wage this year from $10.24 to $10.55.

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