Gavin Newsom Announces Nation's Highest State Minimum Wage at $17.40, Blasts Trump Over Federal Pay Floor
California will increase its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour on Jan. 1, the highest statewide rate nationwide.
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Why It Matters
California is raising its lowest-allowed worker pay to $17.40 an hour—the most of any state. This means companies there will spend more on paychecks, which could change how they hire or price things, so watch how California businesses react.
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