California minimum wage increases to $17.40 per hour in 2027 Governor Gavin Newsom announced that, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum wage in California will increase by 50 cents, to $17.40.
Minimum wage increases July 1 in certain Southern California cities New minimum hourly wages have been implemented since July 1, 2026 in some cities; certain sectors also have salary increases
California minimum wage increases to $16.90 per hour in 2026 Starting January 1, the state's minimum wage will increase by 40 cents; nearly 30 cities will also increase their local minimum wages
