Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
California minimum wage to rise in 2027
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Gov. Gavin Newsom says California’s minimum wage will increase to $17.40/hour on Jan. 1, 2027.
WHO: Gov. Gavin Newsom and California state officials
WHAT: California’s statewide minimum wage will rise to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The increase is an automatic inflation-adjusted pay raise announced by state officials.
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