As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Los Angeles County varies depending on your location.Â
- Unincorporated areas: $16.90 per hour, applicable to employees working at least two hours per week within these areas.
- City of Los Angeles: $16.78 per hour, adjusted annually based on the local Consumer Price Index.
- West Hollywood: $19.08 per hour, in effect until June 30, 2024, with further adjustments based on the local cost of living.
For more information, you may visit the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs website, the City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance and Wage Chart, and the West Hollywood Ordinance and Administrative Regulations.
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