Min Wage California 2025. By clara ramirez • published december 30, 2024 •. Many california jurisdictions are ringing in the new year with local minimum wage increases so california employers should double check the local minimum wage(s) in.

Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees would be required to start paying at least $17 next year, and $18 in 2026. As of january 1, 2025, employees in california must earn an annual salary of no less than $68,640 to meet this threshold requirement.