The Virginia minimum wage for 2026 is $12.77 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation.
Virginia allows a tip credit consistent with the federal cash wage of $2.13.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Virginia adjusts the minimum wage annually for inflation.
Related labor laws in Virginia
Paid sick leave
Not required for most workers in 2026; only home health workers are covered. A 2026 law expands paid sick leave to most private and public employees, phasing in from July 1, 2027 for employers with 50 or more workers.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Virginia adjusts the minimum wage annually for inflation.
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 Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Virginia 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 Virginia sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $12.77 applies everywhere.