Minimum Wage California 2024 July 1. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers. As of today, july 1, 2024, local ordinances have caused the minimum wage to increase across several cities in california, marking a significant shift for businesses operating.

 — updated on july 1, 2024:: On july 1, 2024, the san francisco minimum wage will increase to $18.67.