California Minimum Wage Increase 2024. 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 statewide minimum wage will increase to $16 an hour on jan.

Please be aware that the california minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16.00 per hour effective january 1, 2024. Since 2021, california’s minimum wage has been on a path to increasing, gradually over the coming years.