Minimum Wage California 2024 Increase Per Hour. The department announced that california’s minimum wage will increase by 3.5% to $16.00 per hour for all employers as of january 1, 2024. California's health care minimum wage gradually raises pay for workers at least $25 an hour.
Beginning january 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage in california will increase to $16.00/hour, but some cities within the state may require higher wages. California’s health care minimum wage gradually raises pay for workers at least $25 an hour.