West Hollywood Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
The West Hollywood minimum wage has been $20.25 per hour since January 1, 2026, $3.35 above the state rate of $16.90. It rises to $20.94 on January 1, 2027. Increases every January 1. Official source linked.
- Increase cycle
- every January 1
- Increase note
- Posted: $20.94 eff 1/1/2027. City site HTTP 403 to fetch; from search index of official page
- Note
- Hotel worker minimum wage separate 7/1 cycle: $20.87 eff 7/1/2026
- Source
- https://www.weho.org/business/operate-your-business/minimum-wage
- Checked
- 2026-10-09 Official page not machine-checked · cross-checked
This jurisdiction's official site blocks automated access, so the figure was cross-checked against county reference charts and search indexes. Check the source link above before changing payroll.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the West Hollywood minimum wage in 2026?
$20.25 per hour since January 1, 2026. That is $3.35 above the California state minimum wage ($16.90).
When does the West Hollywood minimum wage go up?
It is adjusted every January 1. It becomes $20.94 per hour on January 1, 2027.
Which workplaces does the West Hollywood ordinance cover?
It applies to employees who work inside the jurisdiction's boundaries (where the work is done, not the employer's mailing address). Note: Hotel worker minimum wage separate 7/1 cycle: $20.87 eff 7/1/2026. If the boundary is unclear, look up the address.
Does the state or the local minimum wage apply?
Whichever is higher. If the state minimum wage rises above the local rate, the state rate applies from that date.
Industry-specific rates
- California Fast Food Minimum Wage (AB 1228) $20.00 — if your business is in this industry, this rate can take precedence over the local one.
- California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage (SB 525) $25.00 — if your business is in this industry, this rate can take precedence over the local one.
Nearby cities
- Los Angeles $18.42
- Malibu $17.91
- Santa Monica $18.47
- Pasadena $18.57
- Unincorporated Los Angeles County $18.47
- Torrance $16.90
- Gardena $16.90
- Cerritos $16.90
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