Virginia Minimum Wage: $12.41/hr
Current minimum wage information for Virginia, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $12.41 State minimum wage
$2.13 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $12.41/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $2.13/hr.
- Effective: 2025-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: Scheduled to reach $13.50 by January 2026 and $15.00 by January 2027..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
Scheduled to reach $13.50 by January 2026 and $15.00 by January 2027.
Local Exceptions
None. State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
Overtime Rules
Virginia enacted its own overtime law (Virginia Overtime Wage Act) effective July 2021, which mirrors FLSA's 1.5x after 40 hours.
Exemptions
Standard FLSA exemptions apply. Farmworkers and certain domestic employees may be exempt.
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