Minimum Wage In California 2024 Per Hourglass. The first increase raised the minimum wage to $10.50 in july 2016. This is greater than the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

As of january 1, 2024, the minimum wage in california has been set at $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of the size of the business. On july 31, 2023, california’s director of finance certified that the state’s minimum wage for all employers will increase to $16 per hour, effective on january 1, 2024.