Ca Minimum Wage 2024 Fast Food Options. Today, the minimum wage for california fast food workers will increase to $20 an hour, or 25% above the state’s $16 level. Starting april 1, 2024, all “fast food restaurant employees” who are covered by the new law must be paid at least $20.00 per hour.

Here’s what you need to know. This change is the result of governor newsom signing.