what is ca minimum wage 2023

California’s statewide minimum wage in 2023 was $15.50 per hour for all employers. Some California cities and counties had higher local minimum wages, so the exact rate could be higher depending on where someone worked.

Quick Scoop

• Statewide California minimum wage in 2023: $15.50/hour.

• Local minimum wages could be higher in certain cities and counties, such as Los Angeles, Berkeley, Emeryville, and West Hollywood.

• If a local rate is higher than the state rate, the higher rate applies.

2023 Context

California’s statewide rate had already moved to $15.50 on January 1, 2023. Local ordinances also increased wages in some places during 2023, so workers in those areas were entitled to the local minimum if it exceeded the state floor.

Example

For example, the City of Los Angeles minimum wage increased to $16.78/hour on July 1, 2023, which is above the statewide $15.50 rate.

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• the California minimum wage by year ,
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