California Minimum Wage 2024 $20.00. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers. The minimum wage in california for 2024 is $16.00 per hour for hourly employees.

This year, california has decided that the minimum wage increase will include an inflation adjustment of 3.5 percent for all employees. Beginning april 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage for fast food employees will increase to $20 per hour.