Essie Claudette

Minimum Wage California 2025 Per Hour. California state minimum wage for hourly employees: After the wave of wage hikes, washington will become the state with the highest minimum wage, offering workers $16.66 per hour.

Starting on january 1, 2025, the statewide california minimum wage will be $16.50 per hour for all employer sizes. Starting january 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour, reflecting an inflation adjustment of 3.18%, as calculated by the department of finance.