California businesses are reducing employee workweeks as a strategy to manage rising labor costs, resulting in private-sector employees averaging a record low of 33.8 hours weekly, just 2% lower than pre-pandemic levels. This trend spans multiple sectors, with notable decreases in leisure/hospitality and trade sectors. Despite this reduction in hours, California's average hourly wages have surged by 22% over five years to reach $39, leading to a record average weekly paycheck of $1,327. This pattern is part of a broader national trend reflecting shorter work hours amid economic challenges across various industries.
In response to rising labor costs, many California employers are implementing shorter workweeks, with typical hours dipping to the lowest in 14 years at 33.8 hours weekly.
Amid economic chaos, California's average hourly wage reached a record $39, which corresponds to an average weekly paycheck of $1,327 as of November 2024.
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