What is the minimum wage in West Hollywood in 2026?

$20.25 per hour for most employees. Hotel workers have a separate rate of $20.87 per hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Does West Hollywood have a separate hotel worker minimum wage?

Yes. Covered hotel workers must receive $20.87 per hour from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, while the general city rate ($20.25) adjusts each January 1.

Do tipped employees in West Hollywood get a lower wage?

No. California allows no tip credit; tipped employees receive the full applicable minimum before tips.

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West Hollywood Minimum Wage (2026)

Effective January 1, 2026 (general rate); July 1, 2026 (hotel rate) · verified as of August 18, 2026

West Hollywood minimum wage: $20.25 / hour (adjusts each January 1)
Tipped minimum: No tip credit in California; tipped employees receive the full applicable rate
California state minimum (for comparison): $16.90 / hour

Nearby rates & notes

Hotel workers have a separate rate: $20.87 / hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The general rate adjusts each January 1; the hotel rate runs on a July-to-June cycle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in West Hollywood in 2026?: $20.25 per hour for most employees. Hotel workers have a separate rate of $20.87 per hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Does West Hollywood have a separate hotel worker minimum wage?: Yes. Covered hotel workers must receive $20.87 per hour from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, while the general city rate ($20.25) adjusts each January 1.
Do tipped employees in West Hollywood get a lower wage?: No. California allows no tip credit; tipped employees receive the full applicable minimum before tips.

Primary sources, verified as of August 18, 2026: City of West Hollywood: Minimum Wage · California DIR: Minimum Wage

West Hollywood's city site blocks automated re-checking; these figures were confirmed by a manual pull of the city's page on August 12, 2026.

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