Long Beach, CA Hotels & Lodging: Hotel Living Wage (2026)
Key Facts
- Code section
- LBMC Chapter 2.73
- Coverage
- City service contractors
- State floor
- $16.50 minimum wage indexed
- Adjustments
- Annual CPI indexing
- Health benefit
- Required or wage adder
Summary
Long Beach Living Wage Ordinance requires city service contractors and certain airport and convention center employers to pay an hourly living wage above California minimum wage, with annual indexing.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, on and after July 1, 2014, the minimum wage for all industries shall be not less than nine dollars ($9) per hour, and on and after January 1, 2016, the minimum wage for all industries shall be not less than ten dollars ($10) per hour. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the minimum wage for all industries shall not be less than the amounts set forth in this subdivision, except when the scheduled increases in paragraphs (1) and (2) are temporarily suspended under subdivision (d). (1) For any employer who employs 26 or more employees, the minimum wage shall be as follows: (A) From January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017, inclusive,—ten dollars and fifty cents ($10.50) per hour. (B)
Full Breakdown
Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.73, the Living Wage Ordinance, applies to specified service contractors and concessionaires doing business with the city, including the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Airport food and retail concessions, and parking and security service contracts above set thresholds. Covered employers must pay above the California minimum wage floor, indexed annually, and offer health benefits or higher cash wages in lieu. The ordinance complements the statewide $16.50 minimum wage indexed to CPI. Hotel concessions tied to city-owned property may also fall within scope when contracts include living-wage clauses.
Violations & Fines
Back wages, civil penalties, contract suspension, and possible debarment from city contracts. Workers may sue and recover attorney fees under the ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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