Description
2026 San Diego, California Complete City Supplemental Poster
The San Diego, California Complete City Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center combines important San Diego workplace notices into one convenient supplemental poster for employers with employees working within the City of San Diego.
Effective January 1, 2026, the San Diego minimum wage is $17.75 per hour. The City’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the geographic boundaries of San Diego.
San Diego also requires covered employers to provide earned sick leave to eligible employees. Employers may satisfy the earned sick leave requirement through an accrual method or an applicable front-loading method, subject to the requirements of the City ordinance.
Covered employers must display the City’s minimum wage and earned sick leave notices in a conspicuous workplace location where employees can readily see and read them. Employers must also provide required written information to employees at the time of hire.
This supplemental poster does not replace applicable California state, federal, or other local workplace postings. Employers should review all posting requirements that apply to their employees and work locations.
For additional California workplace posting options, visit our California Labor Law Posters page or browse our California City & Local Ordinance Labor Law Posters.
San Diego Complete City Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
San Diego Workplace Notices Included
- City of San Diego Minimum Wage Notice
- City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Earned sick leave rights and accrual information
- Employer responsibility information
- Employee rights and retaliation protections
- Complaint and enforcement information
San Diego Local Labor Law Poster FAQs
What is the San Diego minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the San Diego minimum wage is $17.75 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the San Diego minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to 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.
Does San Diego require earned sick leave?
Yes. San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance requires covered employers to provide earned sick leave to eligible employees. Employers may use an accrual method or an applicable front-loading method consistent with the ordinance.
How much earned sick leave can employees use?
Under the City ordinance, employers may generally limit an employee's use of earned sick leave to 40 hours in a benefit year, subject to the applicable requirements and provisions of the ordinance.
What notices must San Diego employers post?
Covered employers must post the City's Minimum Wage Notice and Earned Sick Leave Notice in a conspicuous location at each workplace or job site where employees work.
Do employers need to provide employees with written notice?
Yes. Employers must provide required written information to employees at the time of hire, including information about the employer and how the employer satisfies the City's minimum wage and earned sick leave requirements.
What records must employers keep?
Covered employers must maintain applicable wage and earned sick leave records for at least three years and provide employees with required information regarding wages paid and sick leave earned and used.
Does the San Diego ordinance apply throughout San Diego County?
No. The City of San Diego ordinance applies within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego. Employers outside the city but elsewhere in San Diego County should review the state and local requirements that apply to their specific work location.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The San Diego Complete City Supplemental Poster provides local workplace notices and does not replace required California state or federal labor law postings.
How often does the local minimum wage change?
Local minimum wage rates may change annually or on another schedule established by the applicable city or county ordinance. Employers should review current local requirements and replace outdated notices when necessary. You can also review our City Minimum Wage History for past and current local minimum wage information.
Additional Information
State: |
California |
Municipality: |
San Diego |
Dimensions: |
17 x 11 in |
