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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- Local OrdinancesCupertino Minimum Wage Rises to $19.25 on January 1, 2027
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