Local OrdinancesPublished October 18, 2026

West Hollywood Minimum Wage Rises to $20.94 on January 1, 2027

What changed

West Hollywood's citywide minimum wage for non-hotel employees rises from $20.25 to $20.94 per hour on January 1, 2027, and stays there through December 31, 2027. Hotel employees stay at $20.87 per hour until June 30, 2027.

Who it applies to

Employers with non-hotel employees who work in the City of West Hollywood.

Key dates

Effective date:
January 1, 2027

New minimum wage rate of $20.94/hour for non-hotel employees takes effect

What employers may need to do

  • Pay non-hotel employees at least $20.94 per hour for work in West Hollywood starting January 1, 2027.
  • Post the city's 2027 non-hotel minimum wage notice, available in English, Spanish and Russian.

Official source

https://www.weho.org/business/operate-your-business/minimum-wage

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