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California’s minimum wage is set to soar to $17.40 an hour by January 2027, making it the highest in the nation — a sharp jump from the federal rate of $7.25. This automatic inflation-adjusted increase isn’t new, but it’s part of a growing trend with cities already paying more than the state standard. Meanwhile, fast-food workers at big chains now earn $20/hour thanks to recent legislation — praised by some, criticized for possible price hikes and job cuts. And in LA, a proposed $30/hour wage for hotel and airport workers is delayed until 2030, highlighting how even well-intentioned policies face real-world roadblocks. The wage landscape in California? Always shifting, always evolving, and deeply impactful.

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