California Non Exempt Salary Minimum 2024. Remember, minimum wages also impact exempt employee salary. Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage.

 — this means effective january 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.  — the director of california’s department of finance has certified that the state’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour for all.