City / local ordinance · CA
Minimum wage in Los Angeles County (unincorporated)
$18.47 per hour
Effective 2026-07-01 · Source: dcba.lacounty.gov
Unincorporated LA County only, all sizes. Updates July 1. Current effective July 1, 2026. Separate higher rates for hotel/healthcare.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $18.47
- Daily
- $148
- Weekly
- $739
- Monthly
- $3,201
- Annual
- $38,418
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
- $18.47
- Weekly (40h)
- $739
- Monthly
- $3,201
- Annual
- $38,418
Minimum wage in Los Angeles County (unincorporated): FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Los Angeles County (unincorporated)?
- The minimum wage in Los Angeles County (unincorporated) is $18.47 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 County (unincorporated) minimum wage works out to about $38,418 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Unincorporated LA County only, all sizes. Updates July 1. Current effective July 1, 2026. Separate higher rates for hotel/healthcare.