California Minimum Wage July 1 2024. Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an. For employers with 26 or more workers, the minimum wage would reach $18 on january 1, 2025.

In 2023, the minimum wage is $15.50. *** the minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.