DIRPublished September 2, 2026
California Minimum Wage Rises to $17.40 on January 1, 2027
What changed
California's statewide minimum wage will rise to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2027.
Who it applies to
All California employers with employees paid minimum wage.
Official source
https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2026/2026-66.htmlDetected by RegWatch monitoring on August 14, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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