- The Los Angeles minimum wage is $18.42 an hour, effective .
- That is $1.52 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $11.17 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Any individual who in a particular week performs at least two hours of work within the City of Los Angeles for any employer and is entitled to the California minimum wage, regardless of immigration or full/part-time...
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.42 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-W, Los Angeles metropolitan area (BLS) adjusts July 1 (annual) announced Office of Wage Standards, announced February 1 each year
Tipped
Same as minimum
no tip credit under California law (confirmed: DIR FAQ states an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage)
Ordinance
Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 187 (Minimum Wage Ordinance)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Los Angeles (city), CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · CPI-W LA metro; new rate announced February 1, effective July 1
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page table: '7/1/2026 $18.42'; January 30, 2026 memo confirms +$0.55 to $18.42 effective July 1, 2026. Matches Berkeley inventory. Separate hotel worker ordinance recorded as los-angeles-hotel-ca.
Common questions
What is the Los Angeles minimum wage?
$18.42 an hour for all employers, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the Los Angeles minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.52: $18.42 versus $16.90.
When does the Los Angeles minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://wagesla.lacity.gov/ official
- https://wagesla.lacity.gov/sites/g/files/wph1941/files/2026-04/2026%20MWR%20Increase%20Memo%2001-30-26%20ADA%20Final.pdf official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.