Minimum Wage California 2024 Yearly Salary. The california minimum wage is the lowermost hourly rate that any employee in california can expect by law. Just enter the city in which you performed work in the blue input box.

Exempt employees (administrative, executive, and professional) must earn at least two times the state’s minimum wage (times 2080 hours/year). As of january 1, 2024, the minimum wage in california is $16.00/hour for all employees.