City / local ordinance · CA
Minimum wage in Los Angeles (city)
$18.42 per hour
Effective 2026-07-01 · Source: wagesla.lacity.gov
Citywide standard rate, all employer sizes (no longer tiered). LA updates July 1. $18.42 current effective July 1, 2026. Separate higher rates for hotel and LAX/airport workers.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $18.42
- Daily
- $147
- Weekly
- $737
- Monthly
- $3,193
- Annual
- $38,314
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $18.42
- Weekly (40h)
- $737
- Monthly
- $3,193
- Annual
- $38,314
Minimum wage in Los Angeles (city): FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Los Angeles (city)?
- The minimum wage in Los Angeles (city) is $18.42 per hour, effective 2026-07-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Los Angeles (city) minimum wage works out to about $38,314 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Citywide standard rate, all employer sizes (no longer tiered). LA updates July 1. $18.42 current effective July 1, 2026. Separate higher rates for hotel and LAX/airport workers.