California Minimum Wage

On July 31, 2026, California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified an increase to California’s statewide minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2027, the minimum wage for all employers…

California’s Department of Finance certified a minimum wage increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour, beginning January 1, 2025. This determination will apply to most California employers regardless…