California Minimum Wage 2024 Fast Food. Ab 1228 went into effect in the golden state april 1, setting a $20 per hour minimum wage for those working at fast food restaurants with less than 60 locations. What you need to know:

Bureau of labor statistics showed california had approximately 750,000 fast food jobs, roughly 11,000 more than when the higher. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.