Minimum Wage California 2024 Per Hour.  — beginning jan 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. If a business has more than 26 employees, the minimum wage still remains $16.00 per hour.

A full time minimum wage worker in california working will earn $640.00 per week, or $33,280.00 per year. Oakland—california’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour for all employers on january 1, 2024.