Minimum Wage In California 2025. 1, 2025, according to the department of industrial relations (dir). Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees would be required to start paying at least $17 next year, and $18 in 2026.
In this blog post, we outline the key points employers should be aware of regarding the 2025 minimum wage increases across california. California’s health care minimum wage gradually raises pay for workers at least $25 an hour.