California Minimum Wage 2025 Per Hour Increase. After the wave of wage hikes, washington will become the state with the highest minimum wage, offering workers $16.66 per hour. Starting january 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour, reflecting an inflation adjustment of 3.18%, as calculated by the department of finance.

Starting january 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour, reflecting an inflation adjustment of 3.18%, as calculated by the department of finance. Effective january 1, 2025, all employers, regardless of size, must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour.