Minimum Wage In California 2025 Per Hour 2025.  — in 2023, the national minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. This measure increases the minimum wage in california—currently, $15 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $14 per hour for smaller.

 — the minimum wage in california will increase to $16 per hour on jan. For 2025, california has set a statewide minimum wage of $16.00 per hour for all hourly employees, regardless of the size of the business.