California Minimum Wage 2024 $20.00 225000. Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage in california saw a substantial increase, reaching $16.00 per hour for all employers. This measure increases the minimum wage in california—currently, $15 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $14 per hour for smaller.

Employers in california must comply with numerous local minimum wage ordinances, which often exceed federal and state minimum wage rates in 2024. This measure increases the minimum wage in california—currently, $15 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $14 per hour for smaller.