Minimum Wage In California 2024 Increase Calculator. Under current law, the state minimum wage will increase from $16 to $16.50 an hour in january, and keep adjusting up annually for inflation. More than half a million california health care workers are expected to see a pay increase in january thanks to a law raising the minimum wage for their industry.

The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers. This minimum wage rate applies to all employees, subject to a few limited exceptions.