California Minimum Wage 2024 Small Business Owners. 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. But here are some worries.

Beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size. Some cities and counties in california have a local.