Several state and local minimum wage rates will increase on July 1, 2026. This article provides the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2026, along with related changes in the minimum cash wage for tipped employees where applicable. The new rates are listed in bold text below. (For rates that took effect earlier this year, see “2026 State and Major Locality Minimum Wage Updates.”)

MID-2026 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES (State and Major Localities)

All increases shown below will be effective on JULY 1, 2026, unless noted otherwise.

Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas)
$17.81 to $18.47

*Rates established by Oct. 2025 Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance

Hotels/businesses on hotel property: $22.50 to $25.00

No change to general (non-hotel employer) minimum wage ($20.25)

$10.98 to $11.98 (effective September 30, 2026) –TIPPED WORKERS

Employers with 51 or more employees: $17.65 to $18.00

Employers with 10 or fewer employees: $15.50 to $15.95