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HOURLY WAGE INDEX

Let’s talk wages in San Antonio

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What is the minimum wage in San Antonio?

The current minimum wage in San Antonio, Texas is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum wage. This means that all workers in San Antonio, regardless of their age or occupation, are entitled to earn at least $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage in San Antonio is equal to the national minimum wage. As of 2023, the federal minimum wage has not been increased since 2009. This means that the minimum wage in San Antonio is lower than the minimum wage in many other states and cities.

The minimum wage in San Antonio has not increased since 2009. However, there are several proposals to increase the minimum wage in San Antonio. One proposal would increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour over a period of several years. Another proposal would increase the minimum wage to $10 per hour immediately. The minimum wage in San Antonio was last adjusted in 2009. The minimum wage was increased from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. A livable wage in San Antonio is estimated to be between $12 and $15 per hour.

The annual salary that classifies as lower income class, middle income class, and higher income class in San Antonio varies depending on the size of the household. However, as a general rule of thumb, the following income ranges apply: Lower income class: <$40,000 Middle income class: $40,000 - $100,000 Higher income class: >$100,000 The number of workers in San Antonio who are estimated to make minimum wage is unknown. However, a 2019 study by the Economic Policy Institute estimated that 2.3 million workers in Texas were paid less than $15 per hour. This suggests that a significant number of workers in San Antonio may be earning minimum wage or close to it. Some popular hourly wage jobs in San Antonio and their respective wages include: Retail salesperson: $10 - $15 per hour Food service worker: $9 - $13 per hour Cashier: $
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What is the living wage in San Antonio?

A livable wage in San Antonio is estimated to be between $12 and $15 per hour. The annual salary that classifies as lower income class, middle income class, and higher income class in San Antonio varies depending on the size of the household. However, as a general rule of thumb, the following income ranges apply: lower income class is <$40,000, middle income class is $40,000 - $100,000, and higher income class is >$100,000.

The number of workers in San Antonio estimated to make minimum wage is unknown, but a 2019 study estimated that 2.3 million workers in Texas were paid less than $15 per hour. Some popular hourly wage jobs in San Antonio include retail salesperson, food service worker, cashier, warehouse worker, and janitor. The lowest paying jobs in San Antonio are typically those that require little or no education or experience, such as fast food worker and housekeeping. The highest paying jobs in San Antonio are typically those that require a high level of education or experience, such as software engineer, doctor, lawyer, banker, and CEO.

Wages aren’t everything!

While pay is one of the main factors that hourly employees consider when choosing to join (or stay at) a company, it’s not the end all be all. Research shows that advancement opportunities, supportive management, and schedule flexibility are all incredibly important as well.

Want to learn more about this trend? We dive deep into the data behind which perks and benefits matter most to hourly workers. Check out our full conversation with expert Sara Wasserteil of Cara Collective.

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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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