California Minimum Wage 2024 Fast Food Industry. 11:26 pm pdt september 11, 2023. Right now, california’s fast food workers earn an average of $16.60 per hour, or just over $34,000 per year, according to the u.s.

Here’s what you need to know. Now, districts are preparing to compete with the fast food industry for employees after a new law took effect guaranteeing a $20 minimum wage for fast food.