- The West Hollywood hotel worker minimum wage is $20.87 an hour (hotel employees), effective .
- That is $3.97 above the California state rate of $16.90 and $13.62 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Hotel employees working at least two hours in a calendar week within West Hollywood (WHMC 5.130; hotel worker protections in WHMC 5.127).
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| hotel employees | $20.87 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-W, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim adjusts July 1 (annual) announced City of West Hollywood cap floor 1.0%, cap 4.0%
Tipped
Same as minimum
no tip credit under California law (confirmed: DIR FAQ states an employer may not use an employee's tips as a credit toward its obligation to pay the minimum wage)
Ordinance
West Hollywood Municipal Code Chapter 5.130 (hotel employee rate) and Chapter 5.127 (Hotel Worker Protection)
Scheduled increases
July 1, 20271 jurisdiction
SectorTBA
West Hollywood - Hotel Employee Minimum Wage, CAhotel employees · indexed-unannounced · CPI-W LA-Long Beach-Anaheim each July 1 (floor 1.0%, cap 4.0%)
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Official page: 'Beginning July 1, 2026 the minimum wage rate for hotel employees will be $20.87. This rate will be in effect until June 30, 2027.' (prior $20.22 from July 1, 2025). Single official source; Berkeley inventory does not track sector rates.
Common questions
What is the West Hollywood hotel worker minimum wage?
$20.87 an hour for hotel employees, effective July 1, 2026.
Is the West Hollywood hotel worker minimum wage higher than the California state minimum wage?
Yes, by $3.97: $20.87 versus $16.90.
When does the West Hollywood hotel worker minimum wage change next?
On July 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.90.