Minimum Wage In California 2024 $20 Hour. Fast food workers gather for gov. It is important to consider that the federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 an hour.
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. As of january 1, 2024, employees in california must earn an annual salary of no less than $66,560 to meet this threshold requirement.