Effective July 1, 2026, all employees working in the City of Los Angeles at least two hours in a particular week within the geographic boundaries of the City of Los Angeles, must be paid at least $18.42 per hour, up from the current $17.87. Additionally, employees working at least two hours in a particular work week in unincorporated County of Los Angeles are entitled to $18.47 per hour. Employers should note that these increases cover employees who work remotely from their home or other worksites that are within these geographic areas.

Other cities in the Los Angeles area that will also have increases in minimum wage, effective July 1 include:

• Malibu: $17.91 per hour
• Pasadena: $18.57 per hour

Also, hotel workers in the following cities will have their minimum wage increased.

• City of Los Angeles: $29.25 per hour if no health benefits are provided.
• Santa Monica: $22.50 per hour
• West Hollywood: $20.87 per hour

If you have any questions regarding these increases in minimum wage and how it effects your workplace, contact our employment attorney Scott Liner at [email protected].

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