Minimum Wage In California 2024 Per Hourly Rate. 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 to $16 per hour on jan.

1, 2024, according to the department of industrial relations (dir). Senate bill 525 raises the minimum wage for health workers to $25 an hour.