Virginia Minimum Wage 2026: $12.77/hr

Virginia workers must be paid at least $12.77 an hour, $5.52 above the federal $7.25 minimum.

Data updated September 26, 2026

Key facts for Virginia

Minimum wage: $12.77/hr
In effect since: January 1, 2026
Scheduled change: Next change: $13.75/hr effective January 1, 2027
Tipped cash wage: $2.13/hr
Compared with federal: +$5.52 vs the federal $7.25
Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hrs/week

Source

Rule: Virginia minimum wage law
Published by: law.lis.virginia.gov
Last updated: September 26, 2026

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The short answer

Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77/hr in 2026, $5.52 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #23 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $2.13/hr. It is scheduled to rise to $13.75/hr on January 1, 2027.

How the Virginia minimum wage works

In Virginia, the minimum wage is $12.77 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Virginia sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $2.13 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.

Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77/hr for 2026. Legislation signed in April 2026 (HB 1 / SB 1) raises it to $13.75/hr on January 1, 2027 and $15.00/hr on January 1, 2028, with annual inflation adjustments starting in 2029. Tipped minimum cash wage follows the federal rate of $2.13/hr.

How Virginia compares

State rate: $12.77/hr
Federal minimum: $7.25/hr
Difference: +$5.52 (+76.1%)
National rank: #23 of 51

Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.

Virginia overtime rules

Weekly overtime threshold: 40 hours (1.5x)
Governing law: State overtime law

Since July 1, 2022, Virginia law (Va. Code 40.1-29.2) follows the federal FLSA overtime rules, including its exemptions and calculation methods, and lets employees sue under state law for FLSA overtime violations. Overtime is 1.5x for hours over 40 per week.

Sources for this page

Virginia minimum wage — state labor department law.lis.virginia.gov
Virginia overtime rules — state labor department law.lis.virginia.gov
U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov

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