What is the minimum wage in Long Beach?

Long Beach follows the California state minimum wage of $17.28/hr in 2026. Some sectors like hotels have had separate local ordinances historically, but the general minimum is the CA rate.

How is overtime calculated in California?

California requires 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week (and over 8 in a day), and 2x pay for hours over 12 in a day or over 60 in a week. This tool models the weekly thresholds: 1.5x above 40 and 2x above 60.

Can my employer take a tip credit?

No. California does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $17.28/hr before tips. Tips are on top of, not part of, the minimum.

Does this include taxes?

No, the result is gross pay before federal, state, FICA, and any local withholding. Your take-home pay will be lower after deductions.

What about daily overtime?

California also requires daily overtime over 8 hours and double time over 12 hours per day. This weekly tool uses the 40 and 60 hour weekly thresholds; for irregular daily schedules, track daily hours separately.

Long Beach Minimum Wage & Overtime Calculator

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Long Beach minimum wage and overtime pay

Long Beach workers earn at least the California state minimum of $17.28/hr in 2026. This calculator turns your hourly rate and weekly hours into gross pay, correctly applying California’s overtime multipliers and reminding you that no tip credit is allowed.

How it works

The tool splits weekly hours into three bands and pays each at the right multiplier:

regular hours  = min(hours, 40)            @ 1.0x
overtime hours = hours from 40 to 60       @ 1.5x
double hours   = hours above 60            @ 2.0x
gross pay = regular*rate + ot*rate*1.5 + dt*rate*2.0

California requires time-and-a-half above 40 hours per week and double time above 60 hours per week. Because California bars tip credits, the full $17.28 minimum applies before any tips.

Tips and example

At 17.28/hr for 45 hours: 40 regular hours pay 40 * 17.28 = 691.20, and 5 overtime hours pay 5 * 17.28 * 1.5 = 129.60, for 820.80 gross that week. Work 62 hours and the last 2 hours pay double time at 17.28 * 2 = 34.56 each.

This is gross pay only — your paycheck will be lower after federal and California state tax withholding.