California Minimum Wage Calculator 2025

Calculate California minimum wage pay with the latest 2025 rates. Includes state minimum wage ($20.00/hour), local ordinances, overtime calculations, and annual earnings projections for all California cities and counties.

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California Minimum Wage Calculator

Calculate minimum wage pay, overtime, and annual earnings with 2025 CA rates

California Minimum Wage Rates (2025)

California State Minimum Wage

2025 State Rate
$20.00/hour

Effective January 1, 2025

Annual Increase
$4.00

Increased from $16.00 in 2024

Full-Time Annual
$41,600

Based on 2,080 hours/year

Fast Food Workers

Fast Food Rate
$20.00/hour

Chains with 60+ locations

Coverage
500,000+

Workers covered statewide

Annual Earnings
$41,600

Full-time equivalent

Healthcare Workers

Healthcare Rate
$25.00/hour

Minimum for healthcare facilities

Phased Implementation
2024-2028

Gradual increase to $25/hour

Annual Earnings
$52,000

Full-time healthcare worker

Local Minimum Wages

San Francisco $20.00/hour State minimum applies
Los Angeles $20.00/hour State minimum applies
San Jose $20.00/hour State minimum applies
Oakland $20.00/hour State minimum applies
Berkeley $20.00/hour State minimum applies
Santa Monica $20.00/hour State minimum applies

Note: Local rates may be higher than state minimum. Workers receive the highest applicable rate.

California Minimum Wage Examples (2025)

Fast Food Worker

Location: Los Angeles

Hourly Rate: $20.00 (state minimum)

Hours per Week: 30 hours

Overtime: None (under 40 hours)

Weekly and Annual Earnings
Regular Hours (30) 30 × $20.00 = $600
Overtime Hours 0 × $30.00 = $0
Weekly Gross Pay $600 + $0 = $600
Annual Gross Pay $31,200
Monthly Gross Pay $2,600

Healthcare Worker

Location: San Francisco

Hourly Rate: $25.00 (healthcare minimum)

Hours per Week: 40 hours

Overtime: 5 hours at time-and-a-half

Weekly and Annual Earnings
Regular Hours (40) 40 × $25.00 = $1,000
Overtime Hours (5) 5 × $37.50 = $187.50
Weekly Gross Pay $1,000 + $187.50 = $1,187.50
Annual Gross Pay $61,750
Monthly Gross Pay $5,146

Retail Worker

Location: San Jose

Hourly Rate: $20.00 (state minimum)

Hours per Week: 35 hours

Overtime: None (under 40 hours)

Weekly and Annual Earnings
Regular Hours (35) 35 × $20.00 = $700
Overtime Hours 0 × $30.00 = $0
Weekly Gross Pay $700 + $0 = $700
Annual Gross Pay $36,400
Monthly Gross Pay $3,033

Manufacturing Worker

Location: Sacramento

Hourly Rate: $22.00 (above minimum)

Hours per Week: 45 hours

Overtime: 5 hours at time-and-a-half

Weekly and Annual Earnings
Regular Hours (40) 40 × $22.00 = $880
Overtime Hours (5) 5 × $33.00 = $165
Weekly Gross Pay $880 + $165 = $1,045
Annual Gross Pay $54,340
Monthly Gross Pay $4,528

Frequently Asked Questions About California Minimum Wage

California's statewide minimum wage is $20.00 per hour effective January 1, 2025. This represents a $4.00 increase from the 2024 rate of $16.00 per hour, making California one of the highest minimum wage states in the US.

Fast food workers at chains with 60+ locations nationwide earn $20.00 per hour minimum, which now matches the statewide minimum wage. This rate covers approximately 500,000 workers across California.

Healthcare workers at qualifying facilities earn a minimum of $25.00 per hour, phased in from 2024-2028. This higher rate recognizes the essential nature of healthcare work and helps address staffing shortages.

Yes, local governments can establish minimum wages higher than the state rate. Workers always receive the highest applicable minimum wage - whether federal, state, or local. Many California cities had higher rates before the 2025 state increase.

Important California Minimum Wage Information

California minimum wage rates are subject to change and may vary by location. Local ordinances may establish higher minimum wages than the state rate. Workers are entitled to the highest applicable minimum wage rate. This calculator provides estimates based on current rates and should not be considered legal advice. Consult the California Department of Industrial Relations or local labor authorities for the most current information. Overtime rules apply for hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week.