Ca State Minimum Wage 2024 Update. The minimum wage for most people in california is $16 per hour, which is already among the highest in the nation. This means effective january 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.

Starting off strong with another update to minimum wage! The california minimum wage, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00 per hour, regardless of the size of the employer [ source].