Minimum Wage California 2024 Ca. Months after california brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected. Effective january 1, 2024, the new minimum wage in california will be $16.00 per hour.

California local minimum wage increases starting july 1, 2024. Employers must also take into account that some cities and counties in california have adopted their own local minimum wage rates that are separate from the state rate.