West Hollywood Minimum Wage
$20.25 an hour · $3.35 above the state minimum · adjusts every January 1
The minimum wage in West Hollywood is $20.25 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. West Hollywood's minimum wage rises to $20.94 on January 1, 2027, a 3.4% increase that the city has already published.
What West Hollywood's minimum wage pays
Gross pay before taxes
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West Hollywood minimum wage by year
| Effective | Rate | Change | State minimum then |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 (announced) | $20.94 | +$0.69 (3.4%) | $17.40 |
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $20.25 | — | $16.90 |
The rate adjusts every January 1 by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). At $20.25, a full-time job (2,080 hours) pays $42,120 a year before taxes, $6,968 more than the state minimum.
Who is covered
Employees for the hours they work inside the city limits, full- or part-time. Check the ordinance for any minimum-hours threshold.
- Hotel workers have their own rate, adjusted each July 1: $20.87 an hour from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
- Full-time employees also get at least 96 hours of paid and 80 hours of unpaid leave a year.
- Learners get 85% of the minimum wage for their first 160 hours.
Some workers are owed more than the local rate under state law: fast food workers at chains with more than 60 locations ($20.00 an hour, below West Hollywood's rate, so the local rate wins) and health care facility workers (see the health care minimum wage checker). Salaried workers must earn at least $70,304 a year to be exempt from overtime; that threshold is based on the state minimum wage, not the local one.
Other local minimum wages in Los Angeles County
| City or area | Rate |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $18.42 |
| Unincorporated Los Angeles County | $18.47 |
| Malibu | $17.91 |
| Pasadena | $18.57 |
| Santa Monica | $18.47 |
A local rate applies to hours worked inside that city's limits. Anywhere else in the county, the state minimum of $16.90 applies unless another ordinance covers the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in West Hollywood in 2026?
It is $20.25 an hour for every employer, in effect since January 1, 2026. That is $3.35 an hour above California's $16.90 statewide minimum.
When does the West Hollywood minimum wage go up next?
West Hollywood's minimum wage rises to $20.94 on January 1, 2027, a 3.4% increase that the city has already published.
Does the West Hollywood minimum wage apply to small businesses?
Yes. The rate is the same for every employer, whatever its size.
Do fast food workers in West Hollywood get a higher wage?
No. California's fast food minimum is $20.00 an hour, but West Hollywood's $20.25 is higher, so covered fast food workers there also get the local rate.
Who has to be paid the West Hollywood minimum wage?
Employees for the hours they work inside the city limits, full- or part-time. Check the ordinance for any minimum-hours threshold.
Sources
- West Hollywood official minimum wage page (checked: City of West Hollywood minimum wage page, opened in a browser 2026-10-11)
- UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- California Labor Commissioner: minimum wage FAQ
Educational information only, not legal advice. Local ordinances have exemptions and details not listed here; the city's ordinance and official notice control. When local, state and federal rates differ, the employer must pay the highest one that applies.