Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
This year has seen several changes to minimum wage in the State of California. On January 1, 2024, the California general minimum wage increased to $16 per hour, regardless of tips. However, as of July, several individual industries across the State, including healthcare, saw minimum wage increases.
While the federal minimum wage rate still stands at $7.25 as per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), individual states and certain cities may have their own minimums like California. So, be sure to check the updates in the RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal for your specific industry and jurisdiction to ensure your company’s payroll is compliant.
California Healthcare Minimum Wage Rate Changes
| Jurisdiction | Industry | Coverage| Minimum Wage as of July 1, 2024 | |
| Statewide | General | $16.00 | |
| Statewide | Healthcare | Hospitals | $18.00 (delayed, effective date TBD) |
| Statewide | Healthcare | Clinics and all other healthcare facilities | $21.00 (delayed, effective date TBD) |
| Statewide | Healthcare | Large employers and integrated healthcare systems | $23.00 (delayed, effective date TBD) |
Clients can login to the RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal to review the full minimum and tipped wages for all states under the 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wage Rates.