The San Diego City Council on Sept. 16 agreed to raise the minimum wage for only some hospitality workers to US$25 an hour, phased in over several years.
The ordinance dictates that the city’s current minimum wage of $17.25 will increase beginning July 1, 2026, at various rates depending on the place of employment. The San Diego News reported that the increase will only apply to city workers at amusement parks, event centers, and hotels with at least 150 guest rooms.
But not every entity would have to pay higher wages, according to San Diego News. San Diego State University, owned by the state of California, would find itself exempt for Viejas Arena and the Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheatre. The San Diego Zoo is also exempt from the measure, while SeaWorld San Diego is not…