City minimum wages
Los Angeles (City) Minimum Wage (2026)
The Los Angeles (City) minimum wage is $18.42/hour in 2026. That is $1.52 above the California minimum of $16.90 and $11.17 above the federal $7.25.
Citywide general rate, effective July 1, 2026 (re-indexes each July 1). Hotel and airport workers have separate, higher rates.
Los Angeles (City) (2026)
$18.42/hr
California minimum
$16.90/hr
Federal minimum
$7.25/hr
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Overtime & pay calculator
Pre-set to California. Enter your hourly rate (at least $18.42 in Los Angeles (City)) and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $27.63/hrGross pay
$874.95
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $18.42$736.80
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $27.63$138.15
Total gross$874.95
California follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Source: official rate page. Local minimum wages change often and several re-index mid-year, so confirm the current Los Angeles (City) rate before relying on it.