Minimum Wage California 2025 Minimum Wage. Fast food restaurant employers, effective april 1, 2024, and healthcare facility employers, effective october 16, 2024 (see below), have a higher minimum wage. California's minimum wage in 2025 increased to $16.50 per hour starting january 1, reflecting a 3.18% adjustment based on inflation.

Employers must post the minimum. California’s minimum wage in 2025 increased to $16.50 per hour starting january 1, reflecting a 3.18% adjustment based on inflation.