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The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has issued a reminder that California’s minimum wage will go up to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026. That is a 40-cent increase from the current minimum ...

California's hourly minimum wage will increase by 40 cents next year. The statewide minimum wage will increase to $16.90 from $16.50 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026. The director of the California Department ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The Golden State raised minimum wage to $16.90. California cost of living runs about 40% above national average. Some California cities pay higher rates than the new minimum wage. As the cost of ...

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