Minimum Wage In California 2024 Increase 2024.  — the proposal would increase the minimum wage at different speeds depending on the size of a company.  — beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size.

Businesses with 26 or more employees would need to raise wages to $17 an hour for the remainder of the year, and. This minimum wage rate applies to all.