The Virgin Islands minimum wage for 2026 is $10.50 per hour.
The U.S. Virgin Islands sets its own minimum wage above the federal rate.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
| 7th day | 6th and 7th consecutive day (1.5x) |
Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and for any hours on the 6th or 7th consecutive day.
Related labor laws in Virgin Islands
Paid sick leave
Not required by territory law.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day, after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week, and on the 6th and 7th consecutive day (1.5x). Overtime applies daily after 8 hours, weekly after 40, and for any hours on the 6th or 7th consecutive day.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Virgin Islands and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Virgin Islands sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $10.50 applies everywhere.