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West Hollywood Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in West Hollywood, California: $20.25/hour ($3.35 above the statewide $16.90 rate). Full-time ≈ $42,120/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$20.25

Local hourly

+$3.35

vs state

$810

40-hr week

$42,120

FT annual

West Hollywood minimum wage snapshot

West Hollywood’s local minimum wage is $20.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026, sourced from City of West Hollywood. That compares with California’s statewide rate of $16.90/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $42,120 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$20.25

Effective January 1, 2026

vs state

+$3.35

California $16.90

40-hr week

$810

$42,120/yr FT

vs federal

+$13.00

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for West Hollywood

  • West Hollywood minimum wage is $20.25/hour (effective January 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $810/week or $42,120/year before taxes.
  • $3.35/hour above the California statewide rate ($16.90).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at West Hollywood minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $20.25/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$405$21,060
30 hrs$608$31,590
40 hrs$810$42,120

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West Hollywood minimum wage FAQ

West Hollywood’s local minimum wage is $20.25/hour effective January 1, 2026 (source: City of West Hollywood). That is about $42,120 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. West Hollywood is $3.35/hour above the California statewide rate of $16.90/hour — about $6,968 more per full-time year.

At $20.25/hour for 40 hours/week: about $810/week and $42,120/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $405/week.

The rate on this page is effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with City of West Hollywood — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. West Hollywood’s local rate is $13.00/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, California, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow California and local ordinances — check City of West Hollywood for tipped cash wages.

Generally employers with covered employees working in West Hollywood. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions vary by ordinance — read City of West Hollywood or consult counsel for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the California state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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