California Minimum Wage 2024 20 Dollars Or Less. Beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.
Employers in california must comply with numerous local minimum wage ordinances, which often exceed federal and state minimum wage rates in 2024. For employers with 26 or more workers, the minimum wage would reach $18 on january 1, 2025.