Minimum Wage California 2024 July. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers. As reported here, as of january 1, 2024, california's state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour for all employers.

This increase is based on article 1.4 of the san francisco labor and employment code. The california minimum wage, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00 per hour, regardless of the size of the employer [source].