California State Minimum Wage 2024. Some half a million workers in california are getting a big bump up in pay. State law requires that most california workers be paid the minimum wage.
There is a higher minimum wage for fast food workers, effective april 1, 2024, and soon to be a higher minimum wage for certain health care workers. Oakland —california’s minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for all employers on january 1, 2023.