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
Basic minimum wage
$10.50 per hour
Tip credit
Yes Allowed
Tipped cash wage
$2.13 per hour
Youth / training wage
No separate youth wage for most workers.
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.