New Minimum Wage 2025 California Dmv. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2025, is $16.50/hour for all employers. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, the minimum wage would increase to $17 per hour for 2025 and then $18 per hour in 2026.
The minimum wage in california for 2025 is $16.50 per hour. California is one of seven states where the prevailing local minimum wage.