Los Angeles Minimum Wage (2026)
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Los Angeles's minimum wage is $18.42 an hour in 2026, effective July 1, 2026 — $1.52 above California's $16.90 state minimum. Citywide rate; some industries (hotels over 60 rooms, LAX) have separate higher minimums. Adjusts every July 1.
Los Angeles minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Los Angeles's $18.42 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Los Angeles's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Los Angeles vs. California vs. federal minimum wage
Los Angeles's local minimum of $18.42 is $1.52 above California's $16.90 and $11.17 above the federal $7.25. When city, state and federal minimum wages differ, employers must pay whichever is highest — so workers in Los Angeles are entitled to the $18.42 local rate.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime in Los Angeles
At $18.42 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $27.63 per hour. Run your own numbers with the California overtime calculator, see take-home pay with the California paycheck calculator, or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Employer size & coverage
Citywide rate; some industries (hotels over 60 rooms, LAX) have separate higher minimums. Adjusts every July 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Los Angeles in 2026?
The minimum wage in Los Angeles is $18.42 per hour in 2026, effective July 1, 2026. Citywide rate; some industries (hotels over 60 rooms, LAX) have separate higher minimums. Adjusts every July 1.
How much is Los Angeles's minimum wage per year?
At $18.42 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $38,314 a year before taxes, or $737 a week.
Is Los Angeles's minimum wage higher than California's?
Yes. Los Angeles's $18.42 is $1.52 above California's $16.90 minimum. When a city sets a higher local minimum wage, employers in that city must pay the higher local rate.
What is overtime pay on Los Angeles's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker in Los Angeles at $18.42 earns $27.63 per overtime hour.
Los Angeles rate effective July 1, 2026, as of June 2026. Source: UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory; CalChamber HRWatchdog — official Los Angeles minimum-wage page, cross-checked against the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. Local minimum wages change, can adjust mid-year, and vary by employer size and industry — verify the current figure with your city before relying on it. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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California minimum wage · Cities with their own minimum wage · Minimum wage by state · California paycheck · Salary to Hourly
Other cities with their own minimum wage
San Francisco — $19.61 · San Jose — $18.45 · San Diego — $17.75 · West Hollywood — $20.25