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The ordinance increasing the hourly minimum wage from $16.30 to $16.85 an hour is applicable to all industries and businesses, with no exceptions.
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.
In the New Year, many San Diegans will see an increase in their pay as the city's minimum wage rises by 55 cents.
According to the city's press release, the wage increase is happening because of the City's Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance, which was approved in 2016.
The change applies to all employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the geographic boundaries of the city of San Diego.