Los Angeles Minimum Wage 2026 (CA)
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Los Angeles, CA · Minimum Wage 2026
Effective 2026-07-01
Los Angeles Minimum Wage vs. California
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $17.28/hr | — |
| California (state rate) | $16.50/hr | City is +$0.78/hr higher |
Does Los Angeles Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
Yes. Los Angeles has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $17.28/hr, effective 2026-07-01. This rate is higher than the California state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, and covered employers in Los Angeles must pay the local rate. LA city rate increases July 1, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Los Angeles is $17.28 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-07-01.
Yes. Los Angeles has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $17.28/hr, higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.
Los Angeles's minimum wage of $17.28/hr is $0.78/hr higher than the California state minimum of $16.50/hr.