Minimum wage in Virginia
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour, $5.52 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $26,562 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: virginiamercury.com.
$12.77Minimum wage per hour
$2.13Tipped cash wage
$19.16Overtime rate (1.5×)
$13.75From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $13.75 on January 1, 2027; $15.00 on January 1, 2028.
What the minimum wage pays in Virginia
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $12.77 | $10.95 |
| Week (40 hours) | $511 | $438 |
| Month | $2,213 | $1,897 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $26,562 | $22,769 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $19.16 an hour at the Virginia minimum.
How Virginia compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $12.77 | $13.75 on January 1, 2027 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | — |
| Maryland | $15.00 | — |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | — |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | — |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | — |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Virginia?
- The Virginia minimum wage is $12.77 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Virginia's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $13.75 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Virginia?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $12.77 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Virginia?
- About $26,562 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $22,769 after federal and state taxes.