California Minimum Wage 2024 20 Dollars A Month. For fast food employees, the minimum wage will increase. On monday, july 31, the california department of finance director joe stephenshaw officially certified that beginning january 1, 2024, california’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16.

Effective january 1, 2024, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage. Beginning january 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for all hourly employees in california will be $16.00/hour, regardless of company size.