What is California minimum wage in Orange County 2017?

In 2017, the minimum wage in California was $10.50 per hour, as the state had implemented gradual increases to reach this rate. However, in Orange County specifically, many cities, including Santa Ana and Irvine, had set their own minimum wages that were higher than the state rate. For example, Santa Ana's minimum wage was $12.00 per hour in 2017. These local adjustments aimed to reflect the higher cost of living in the area.