California Minimum Wage

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Premium pay after: Daily - 8 (time and half), and 12 (double time), Weekly - 40; on 7th day: First 8 hours (time and half) Over 8 hours on 7th day (double time)

• Any work in excess of eight hours in one workday, in excess of 40 hours in one workweek, or in the first eight hours worked on the seventh day of work in any one workweek shall be at the rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. Any work in excess of 12 hours in one day or in excess of eight hours on any seventh day of a workweek shall be paid no less than twice the regular rate of pay. California Labor Code section 510. Exceptions apply to an employee working pursuant to an alternative workweek adopted pursuant to applicable Labor Code sections and for time spent commuting. (See Labor Code section 510 for exceptions).
• The minimum wage will be adjusted annually based upon a set formula.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in California?

The Department of Labor lists the basic minimum wage in California as $16.90 an hour (listed 07/01/2026).

Does the minimum wage apply to tipped workers?

Many states allow a lower cash wage for tipped employees as long as tips bring total pay up to the minimum wage. The Department of Labor publishes tipped wage rules for each state at dol.gov.