Minimum Wage In California 2025 Legislation. As of january 1, 2024, the minimum wage in california is $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of the number of employees. The second option, tied to proposal 32, would give.

On this date, the state minimum wage will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. Starting on 1/1/2025 the minimum wage will be $18.02 for large employers (26 or more employees), and $16.96 for small employers (25 or fewer employees).