Calif Minimum Wage 2024. As of january 1, 2024, the current minimum wage in california is $16.00 per hour. While the state minimum wage in california remains $16.00, some specific cities and counties have a higher minimum wage.
The department announced that california’s minimum wage will increase by 3.5% to $16.00 per hour for all employers as of january 1, 2024. If a business has more than 26 employees, the minimum wage still remains $16.00 per hour.