US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in California
$16.90 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
State rate. Many localities and the fast-food/healthcare sectors have higher rates. CPI-indexed.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Daily
- $135
- Weekly
- $676
- Monthly
- $2,929
- Annual
- $35,152
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Weekly (40h)
- $676
- Monthly
- $2,929
- Annual
- $35,152
Minimum wage in California: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in California?
- The minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the California minimum wage works out to about $35,152 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- State rate. Many localities and the fast-food/healthcare sectors have higher rates. CPI-indexed.