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Local OrdinancesPublished September 2, 2026

Los Angeles Minimum Wage Rises to $18.42 on July 1, 2026

What changed

LA citywide minimum wage rises to $18.42/hr and hotel worker wage/health benefit rates change effective July 1, 2026.

Who it applies to

All Los Angeles employers subject to the city's Minimum Wage Ordinance, and hotel operators covered by the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (CHMWO).

Key dates

Effective date:
July 1, 2026

Official source

https://wagesla.lacity.gov/

Detected by RegWatch monitoring on May 28, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.

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