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ARTICLE · 04 JULY 2023

Local Minimum Wage Increases Along With Summer Temperatures

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On July 1, 2023, a number of local governments throughout California will raise their minimum wage. In the City of Los Angeles, the new rate is $16.78/hour...

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Local Minimum Wage Increases Go Into Effect on July 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023, a number of local governments throughout California will raise their minimum wage. In the City of Los Angeles, the new rate is $16.78/hour ($19.73/hour for hotel employees at hotels with 60 or more guest rooms).

The new rate for employees in Malibu, Santa Monica, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County is $16.90/hour ($19.73/hour for hotel employees in Santa Monica).

Below is a summary of the local minimum wage rates which are increasing on July 1, 2023:

City

Hourly Rate
Alameda $16.52
Berkeley $18.07
Emeryville $18.67
Fremont $16.80
Long Beach

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