Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People shop at the Glendale (Los Angeles County) Galleria. Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage in California is set for a 40-cent ...

Californians will see the minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour starting Jan. 1. The adjustment — a boost of 40 cents per hour — was calculated in August by the Department of Finance as part of its ...

A mix of 19 states, both red and blue, bumped their minimum wages this month, several to over $15 an hour.

On January 1, 2026, the California state minimum wage, excluding fast food industry employers and certain healthcare facilities, will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 for employers of all sizes ...

Minimum wage increase 2026: Minimum wages are rising across the United States in 2026. Many states and cities have already increased pay, with more hikes planned later in the year. Several ...

This is an article discussing 15 cities with high minimum wages.