Minimum Wage In California 2024 $20 A Month. The california minimum wage is the lowermost hourly rate that any employee in california can expect by law. Discover the latest california minimum wage increases effective july 1, 2024 in local cities and counties.

It is illegal for california employers to pay workers less than the minimum wage. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.