California Minimum Wage 2024 By City Wise. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.  — beginning jan 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.

 — california’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour on jan. Effective january 1, 2024, the new minimum wage in california will be $16.00 per hour.