California Minimum Wage 2025 Fast Food Employees. Effective january 1, 2025, the minimum wage is $16.00 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an industry or a locality. Fast food minimum wage effective april 1, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know. Starting monday, qualifying fast food workers in california must be paid a minimum wage of $20 an hour.