Minimum Wage California 2024 July 4th. This represents a continuation of the state’s effort to adjust wages in response. This change also increases the minimum salary for exempt employees.

Instead of the beginning of the year, several california cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on july 1. As of january 1, 2024, the minimum wage in california has been set at $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of the size of the business.