Minimum Wage California 2025 Proposition. Sb 639 (enacted in 2021) by senator. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2025, will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

In addition, the minimum wage will increase on january 1, 2025 (and again in july) for several. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size.