The Long Beach minimum wage for 2026 is $16.90 per hour. The standard rate matches the state minimum; the hotel and concession rates are much higher.
All employers for work performed in Long Beach. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Long Beach wage details
City minimum wage
$16.90 per hour
Next scheduled change
July 1, 2026
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in Long Beach.
Special local rates
Rates above the standard Long Beach minimum
- Hotel workers: $25.00 and rising. Concessionaire workers have a separate schedule.
Long Beach vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | $16.90 per hour |
| California | $16.90 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Long Beach that is the $16.90 city rate.