Foster City Minimum Wage (2026)

What Foster City pays for 2026, how it compares to the California and federal minimum, who it covers, and the local rules that go with it.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jul 6, 2026 Local ordinance

Foster City minimum wage

$17.85 /hr

January 1, 2027

California state minimum

$16.90 /hr

Foster City is $0.95 higher

Federal minimum

$7.25 /hr

The city rate applies, not the federal floor

Compiled and verified by David Scott · Verified Jul 6, 2026

The Foster City minimum wage for 2026 is $17.85 per hour, $0.95 more than the California state minimum of $16.90 and well above the $7.25 federal floor.

All employers for work performed in Foster City. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.

Foster City wage details

City minimum wage

$17.85 per hour

Next scheduled change

January 1, 2027

Set by

Local ordinance

Tipped employees

No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.

Who it applies to

All employers for work performed in Foster City.

Foster City vs. state vs. federal

Level	2026 minimum wage
Foster City	$17.85 per hour
California	$16.90 per hour
Federal	$7.25 per hour

Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Foster City that is the $17.85 city rate.

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Common questions

Foster City minimum wage FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Foster City for 2026?

The Foster City minimum wage for 2026 is $17.85 per hour, which is $0.95 more than the California state minimum of $16.90.

How much is Foster City minimum wage per year?

At $17.85 an hour, full-time work (40 hours a week) comes to about $37,128 a year before taxes. Use the calculator on this page for your own hours.

Is Foster City's minimum wage higher than California's?

Yes. Foster City is $0.95 per hour above the California state minimum of $16.90. Employers must pay the higher local rate.

Who sets the Foster City minimum wage?

Foster City sets its own minimum wage by local ordinance, which is why it differs from the state rate. You can confirm it with the City of Foster City, linked on this page.

When does the Foster City minimum wage change?

The next scheduled change is January 1, 2027.

Where can I find official Foster City minimum wage information?

The City of Foster City publishes the official rate and rules, linked on this page.

David Scott

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.