Minimum Wages 2024 California. Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage. Discover the latest california minimum wage increases effective july 1, 2024 in local cities and counties.

This year, california has decided that the minimum wage increase will include an inflation adjustment of 3.5 percent for all employees. On january 1, 2024, the california minimum wage will increase from $15.50/hour to $16.00/hour pursuant to the california labor code.