Minimum Wage In California 2025 Fast Food Industry. The minimum wage increased to $20 per. Per california law, to be considered an exempt employee, a worker must earn no less than twice the minimum wage.

California governor gavin newsom recently signed legislation into law that will raise the minimum wage from $15 per hour to $20 for fast food workers. Ab 1228 sets california’s fast food minimum wage at $20/hour starting april 2024, ensuring fair pay and workplace standards.