California Minimum Wage Increase 2024. California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $16 an hour on jan. Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage.

As indicated in the chart below, certain localities (in bolded text) will increase their minimum wage rates for certain employees effective january 1, 2024. As of january 1, 2024, employees in california must earn an annual salary of no less than $66,560 to meet this threshold requirement.