California Minimum Wage 2024 Fast Food Workers. California’s mandatory minimum wage for fast food workers took effect monday, with $20 an hour now in place. Employers have been asking for guidance since last.

The state’s current minimum wage is $15.50 an hour and will increase to $16 an hour on january 1. The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts monday.