Minimum Wage 2024 California. For employers with 26 or more workers, the minimum wage would reach $18 on january 1, 2025.  — 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.

 — beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size. The minimum wage in california will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour on january 1, 2025.