Ca Minimum Wage 2025 Increase. Beginning january 1, 2025, the minimum wage in california will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. Starting january 1, 2025, california’s minimum wage will rise to $16.50 per hour, up from the previous rate of $16.00 per hour.
On this date, the state minimum wage will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. On january 1, 2025, california’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 for employers of all sizes.