The living wage hourly rates determined as per Section 8A-18 of the Rochester City Code are as follows. The rates vary depending upon whether or not the covered employee is offered health insurance benefits by the covered employer.
| PERIOD |
OFFERED HEALTH INSURANCE? |
| From |
Through |
Yes |
No |
| July 1, 2022 |
June 30, 2023 |
$13.61 |
$15.21 |
| July 1, 2020 |
June 30, 2021 |
$12.58 |
$14.06 |
| July 1, 2019 |
June 30, 2020 |
$12.36 |
$13.81 |
| July 1, 2018 |
June 30, 2019 |
$12.09 |
$13.51 |
| July 1, 2017 |
June 30, 2018 |
$11.85 |
$13.23 |
| July 1, 2016 |
June 30, 2017 |
$11.65 |
$13.01 |
| July 1, 2015 |
June 30, 2016 |
$11.59 |
$12.94 |
| July 1, 2014 |
June 30, 2015 |
$11.47 |
$12.81 |
| July 1, 2013 |
June 30, 2014 |
$11.30 |
$12.62 |
| July 1, 2012 |
June 30, 2013 |
$11.11 |
$12.41 |
| July 1, 2011 |
June 30, 2012 |
$10.77 |
$12.03 |
| July 1, 2010 |
June 30, 2011 |
$10.59 |
$11.83 |
| July 1, 2009 |
June 30, 2010 |
$10.54 |
$11.77 |
| July 1, 2008 |
June 30, 2009 |
$10.29 |
$11.49 |
Section 8A-18 of the Rochester City Code
Rochester Living Wage Law