California
Statewide figures, plus the cities and counties that set their own.
Minimum wage
$16.90 per hour
Not yet checked against the primary source
Sales tax
7.25% statewide base rate
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Most cities and counties add district taxes on top of the base rate. Look up your city to see its combined rate.
Pay and work
- Minimum wage, statewide and local
- Fast food minimum wage
- Health care minimum wage
- Exempt salary threshold
- Minimum wage history
- Overtime, paid sick leave, meal and rest breaks, final paycheck
Coming up
Next change: January 1, 2027. See every upcoming date.