Minimum Wage In California 2024 Fast Food Workers. Starting monday, qualifying fast food workers in california must be paid a minimum wage of $20 an hour. As of monday, about half a million fast food workers in california are making at least $20 per hour, $4 higher than the overall state minimum wage.
As of january 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage was $16 an hour. Employers have been asking for guidance since last.