West Virginia minimum wage
$8.75 USD per hour
In effect since 2016-01-01.
Full-time equivalent: $18,200.00 USD per year, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
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Rates by category
| Category | Hourly | In effect since |
|---|---|---|
| general | $8.75 USD | 2016-01-01 |
| tipped | $2.62 USD | 2016-01-01 |
Sources
- https://labor.wv.gov/wage-hour/jobs-act/minimum-wage
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
Verified against sources on 2026-07-23.