California 2025 Minimum Wage. On august 1, 2024, california’s director of finance certified that the golden state’s minimum wage for all employers will increase to $16.50 per hour, effective on january. California voters rejected proposition 32, the minimum wage measure on the november ballot, which means california’s minimum wage will rise to $16.50.

We may still be in 2024, however, many of us have already been reminded to review next year’s budget, with the announcement of 2025 minimum wage increases. Beginning january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in california will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.