Minimum Wages 2024 California. California's minimum wage rate as of f, 2024 is $16.00 per hour. Beginning jan 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.

In california, however, employers are required to pay employees a minimum of $15.50 — at base. The director of california’s department of finance has certified that the state’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour for all employers as of january.