West Virginia Minimum Wage: $8.75/hr
Current minimum wage information for West Virginia, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $8.75 State minimum wage
$2.62 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $8.75/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $2.62/hr.
- Effective: 2016-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: None currently scheduled..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
None currently scheduled.
Local Exceptions
None. State preemption applies.
Overtime Rules
West Virginia requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours per week.
Exemptions
Employers with fewer than 6 employees are exempt. Standard FLSA exemptions also apply.
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