HOURLY WAGE INDEX

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$15.50

What is the minimum wage in Sacramento?

The current minimum wage in Sacramento is $15.50 per hour. This is the same as the statewide minimum wage in California. The minimum wage has been increasing gradually in California over the past several years, and it is scheduled to reach $16 per hour in 2024.

The minimum wage in Sacramento is higher than the national average of $7.25 per hour. This means that workers in Sacramento who earn minimum wage earn more than workers in many other parts of the country.

The minimum wage in Sacramento has increased by 100% since 2017. This increase has been driven by a number of factors, including the rising cost of living in California and the growing political support for raising the minimum wage.

The minimum wage in Sacramento is expected to continue to increase in the years to come. This will help to ensure that workers in Sacramento can earn a living wage and support themselves and their families.

$22.10

What is the living wage in Sacramento?

A livable wage is the amount of money that a worker needs to earn in order to meet their basic needs for food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and other necessities. The livable wage in Sacramento is estimated to be $22.10 per hour. This means that a worker who earns $22.10 per hour would be able to afford the basic necessities of life.

The livable wage in Sacramento is higher than the minimum wage. This means that some workers who earn minimum wage may not be able to afford to meet their basic needs. However, the minimum wage is expected to continue to increase in the years to come, which could help to close the gap between the minimum wage and the livable wage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gross wages and net wages?

It's important to remember that the Hourly Wage Index data above reflects gross wages, or the amount of money an employee earns before accounting for payroll deductions like taxes, benefits, or wage garnishments. Due to variability in tax rates across locations, slightly lower gross wages in a certain location might result in higher take home pay, or vice versa.

What is a good hourly wage?

This question is a difficult one to answer, as a "good hourly wage" is highly subjective according to experience, work responsibilities, cost of living, and other factors. We recommend using Hourly Wage Index data as a starting point. Once you have established a baseline for certain positions, do further research into similar businesses in your area. Lastly, consider surveying your employees. They're the best resource to help you know what is a good hourly wage, what competitive pay looks like in your location, and how competitive wages change in your industry over time.

Offering competitive pay is one of my top priorities—what other resources do you have that might help?

We know that getting applicants to pay attention to your business can be extremely challenging, and that offering competitive pay is a huge part of that. Wages aren’t everything, however! Applicant experience is another important factor that can help set you apart from your competition. A few examples include:

Short, easy to understand job descriptions
Mobile-friendliness
Quick communication
Streamlined interview stages

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