Benjamin Jealous said, “No person can maximize the American Dream on the minimum wage.” Clearly, local jurisdictions across California share this sentiment, as many have set minimum wages that surpass the California State minimum wage standard.
Below is a list of the applicable minimum wage increases effective January 1, 2025, for several local jurisdictions in California. If your business employs workers, including remote employees, in any of the locations listed below, ensure their hourly wages meet or exceed the updated local rates as of the New Year.
This article only addresses those local jurisdictions’ minimum wage increases that are effective on January 1, 2025. Other cities and counties increase their wages every July 1st. A complete list of the various cities and counties within California can be found here. The California State minimum wage as of January 1, 2025, is $16.50 per hour. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 (although many states have higher state-level minimum wage requirements). Be sure to review all possible local, state, and federal minimum wage laws that might apply to your employees.
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