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California Minimum Wage Increase 2024. Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees would be required to start paying at least $17 next year, and $18 in 2026. The california minimum wage is $16 an hour.

Beginning january 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage in california will increase to $16.00/hour, but some cities within the state may require higher wages. 1, 2024, according to the department of industrial relations (dir).