The new year is bringing minimum wage increases in 21 states. That means more than 9 million Americans, including Californians, are getting a pay bump this paycheck. As of January 1, the minimum wage is now $16.

The statewide minimum wage jumps 50 cents on January 1 to $16.50 while some cities will increase their minimum wages to a higher amount.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, employees of companies in California will receive a raise if they earn the minimum wage.