Minimum Wage In California 2024 Per Hour 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. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.
Fast food restaurant employers, effective april 1, 2024, and healthcare facility employers, effective october 16, 2024 (see below), will have a higher minimum wage. Minimum wage is $16.04 as of 1/1/2023.