Minimum wage in California
$16.90 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $35,152 a year before tax (our calculation). Adjusted annually by formula; higher in some cities
Note: Adjusted annually by formula; higher in some cities
Minimum wage
$16.90
an hour
A year, full time
$35,152
A month
$2,929
Rank
48 of 51
1 = lowest; +133% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $16.00 | 46 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | 47 |
| California | $16.90 | 48 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | 49 |
| Washington | $17.13 | 50 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in California?
$16.90 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $35,152 a year before tax (our calculation). Adjusted annually by formula; higher in some cities
How does California's minimum wage compare?
California ranks 48 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
See what any hourly wage pays after tax with the hourly to salary converter.
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