Virginia minimum wage
$12.77 USD per hour
In effect since 2026-01-01.
Full-time equivalent: $26,561.60 USD per year, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
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Rates by category
| Category | Hourly | In effect since |
|---|---|---|
| general | $12.77 USD | 2026-01-01 |
| tipped | $2.13 USD | 2026-01-01 |
Sources
- https://doli.virginia.gov/2025/07/29/virginia-minimum-wage-rate-increasing-effective-january-1-2026/
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
Verified against sources on 2026-07-23.