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Minimum Wage Gov. Newsom announces raise of CA minimum wage to become highest statewide rate in the nation Friday, July 31, 2026 3:16PM Stream Central California's News and Original Shows 24/7 CALIFORNIA -- California is raising its statewide minimum wage to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027.
The new number is the highest statewide minimum wage in the country, with many states still at $7.25 per hour.
"For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts to raise the federal minimum wage while handing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. California has chosen a different path - one that rewards work, grows the economy, and puts working families first. We believe if you work hard, you deserve a decent paycheck. They think $7.25 an hour is enough. We don't," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.
The minimum wage also went up in 2026 to $16.90 per hour.
While this new change goes into effect in 2027, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California remains at $20 per hour, which went into effect in 2024.
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