- The Los Angeles County minimum wage is $18.47 an hour, effective .
- That is $1.57 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $11.22 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Employees working in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (page does not state an hours threshold).
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.47 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-W, Los Angeles metropolitan area (November) adjusts July 1 (annual) announced Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office (annual FY notice)
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 County Code Section 8.100.040 (Minimum Wage Ordinance)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CountyTBA
Los Angeles County (unincorporated), CAall employers · indexed-unannounced · CEO determines increase from prior November CPI-W (LA metro)
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official FY2026-27 notice: 'a minimum wage increase from $17.81 to $18.47 ... is required effective July 1, 2026' (3.7%, November 2025 CPI-W). Matches Berkeley inventory.
Common questions
What is the Los Angeles County minimum wage?
$18.47 an hour for all employers, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the Los Angeles County minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $1.57: $18.47 versus $16.90.
When does the Los Angeles County minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://dcba.lacounty.gov/minimum-wage/ official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.97.