West Hollywood Minimum Wage (2026)
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West Hollywood's minimum wage is $20.25 an hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026 — $3.35 above California's $16.90 state minimum. West Hollywood has one of the highest local minimums in the U.S.; one rate for all employers, adjusted each January 1.
West Hollywood minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to West Hollywood's $20.25 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at West Hollywood's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
West Hollywood vs. California vs. federal minimum wage
West Hollywood's local minimum of $20.25 is $3.35 above California's $16.90 and $13.00 above the federal $7.25. When city, state and federal minimum wages differ, employers must pay whichever is highest — so workers in West Hollywood are entitled to the $20.25 local rate.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime in West Hollywood
At $20.25 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $30.38 per hour. Run your own numbers with the California overtime calculator, see take-home pay with the California paycheck calculator, or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Employer size & coverage
West Hollywood has one of the highest local minimums in the U.S.; one rate for all employers, adjusted each January 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in West Hollywood in 2026?
The minimum wage in West Hollywood is $20.25 per hour in 2026, effective January 1, 2026. West Hollywood has one of the highest local minimums in the U.S.; one rate for all employers, adjusted each January 1.
How much is West Hollywood's minimum wage per year?
At $20.25 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $42,120 a year before taxes, or $810 a week.
Is West Hollywood's minimum wage higher than California's?
Yes. West Hollywood's $20.25 is $3.35 above California's $16.90 minimum. When a city sets a higher local minimum wage, employers in that city must pay the higher local rate.
What is overtime pay on West Hollywood's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker in West Hollywood at $20.25 earns $30.38 per overtime hour.
West Hollywood rate effective January 1, 2026, as of June 2026. Source: UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory; California Employers Association 2026 — official West Hollywood minimum-wage page, cross-checked against the UC Berkeley Labor Center inventory of local minimum-wage ordinances. Local minimum wages change, can adjust mid-year, and vary by employer size and industry — verify the current figure with your city before relying on it. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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California minimum wage · Cities with their own minimum wage · Minimum wage by state · California paycheck · Salary to Hourly
Other cities with their own minimum wage
Los Angeles — $18.42 · San Francisco — $19.61 · San Jose — $18.45 · San Diego — $17.75