Minimum Wage California 2024 $20 In. It applies to fast food. (ap) — most fast food workers in california will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more.

For many, this means a 25% raise. As of january 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage was set at $16.00 per hour for all workers, irrespective of the employer’s size.