California's Minimum Wage Surge

Is the minimum wage going up in California in the new year? Here's what to know
Effective Jan. 1, minimum wage workers in California will earn $16.50 instead of $16. The rates have been adjusted annually for inflation.
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Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
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On Jan. 1, California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50. That’s a 50-cent increase in 2025 over the 2024 minimum wage. The minimum wage has risen by $6 since 2017, when employers with more than 25 employees were required to pay $10.50 an hour, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.
These states will raise the minimum wage in 2025
Overall, the states set to raise their minimum wage on Wednesday include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
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California will see a significant increase in its minimum wage, reaching $16.50 per hour. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of workers across the state, impacting millions who dedicate their time to various services.
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