Pay Scale

Please note that Day Worker Center of Santa Cruz is a worker-led center. All of the rules and wages governing the hiring process have been developed by the general assembly of workers.

Higher wages may be negotiated depending on the specifics of the job. The overall minimum wage for any job dispatched from the center is $25 and hour.

We encourage employers to pay fair and dignified wages to the workers!

 DWC has a 4 hour minimum per job request!

please contact the center for specific pricing, as rates vary by job.

                                                                              ***Workers are not licensed contractors.***