Vermont Minimum Wage 2026
$14.42
per hour since January 1, 2026
Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Vermont adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on January 1, 2027 and has not been published yet.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($21.63 an hour).
Weekly
$577
Monthly (average)
$2,499
Annual
$29,994
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Vermont hourly paycheck calculator.
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Vermont Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$14.42
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$7.21
Tip credit up to $7.21
Next change
Indexed, from Jan 1, 2027
Inflation-indexed
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers of two or more employees.
Local Minimum Wages in Vermont
No Vermont city or town sets its own minimum wage; the state rate applies statewide.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Vermont
Employers in Vermont can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $7.21 an hour and count up to $7.21 an hour of tips toward the $14.42 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. The cash wage is half the minimum wage, for service or tipped employees of hotels, motels, tourist places and restaurants who receive more than $120 a month in tips.
Cash wage
$7.21
Maximum tip credit
$7.21
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$14.42
Overtime Rules in Vermont
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek, but state law exempts retail and service businesses and several other categories; federal overtime can still apply. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $14.42 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $21.63. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Vermont Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $14.42 |
| January 1, 2025 | $14.01 |
| January 1, 2024 | $13.67 |
| January 1, 2023 | $13.18 |
Vermont Minimum Wage in 2027
Vermont adjusts its minimum wage for inflation; the next rate takes effect on January 1, 2027 and has not been published yet. Each January 1 the rate rises by the smaller of 5% or the CPI-U, and it never falls. The Department of Labor announced the 2026 rate on October 6, 2025; the 2027 figure had not been posted as of October 30, 2026.
Vermont Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Vermont
Vermont Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Vermont Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Vermont Department of Labor, Minimum Wage Poster 2026
- Vermont DOL press release, Oct 6, 2025 (2026 rate)
- Vermont DOL Worker Rights and Protections (rate list)
- 21 V.S.A. 384
- Vermont DOL press release, Nov 15, 2022 (2023 rate)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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