Minimum Wage In California 2024 Fast Food Industry. Fast food workers are losing their jobs in california as more restaurant chains prepare to meet a new $20 minimum wage set to go into effect next week. Demand for school lunches has increased after california guaranteed free meals to all students regardless of their family’s income.

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. The minimum wage in california, effective january 1, 2024, is $16.00/hour for all employers.