West Virginia Minimum Wage 2026: $8.75/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: West Virginia Department of Labor
West Virginia has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $8.75/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$8.75
per hour
Tipped Wage
$2.62
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2015-01-01
West Virginia Overtime Rules
Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law
West Virginia requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. Applies to employers with 6+ employees.
Additional Information
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75/hr. Employers with fewer than 6 employees may pay the federal rate ($7.25). Tipped minimum cash wage is 70% below minimum ($2.62/hr for tipped workers earning $30+/month in tips).
Official source: West Virginia Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards