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.
$20.25
Effective January 1, 2026
+$3.35
California $16.90
$810
$42,120/yr FT
+$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 / week | Weekly | Annual (×52) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs | $405 | $21,060 |
| 30 hrs | $608 | $31,590 |
| 40 hrs | $810 | $42,120 |
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