The minimum wage for fast food workers in California will increase to $20 per hour starting Monday, an increase from the current $16 per hour minimum wage for most other workers in the state. The wage hike is tied to legislation passed and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2023. Pizza Hut announced plans to lay off about 1,000 delivery drivers. California workers due to the wage increase. One restaurant owner said consumers will ultimately bear the wage hikes cost through higher menu prices.