West Virginia Minimum Wage 2026
$8.75
per hour since January 1, 2016
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2016. No increase to the West Virginia minimum wage is scheduled for 2027.
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 ($13.13 an hour).
Weekly
$350
Monthly (average)
$1,517
Annual
$18,200
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the West Virginia hourly paycheck calculator.
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West Virginia Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$8.75
Since January 1, 2016
Tipped cash wage
$2.62
Tip credit up to $6.13
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
The $8.75 rate applies where an employer has 6 or more non-exempt employees at one permanent work location; elsewhere the federal $7.25 may apply.
Local Minimum Wages in West Virginia
No West Virginia city or county sets its own minimum wage.
Tipped Minimum Wage in West Virginia
Employers in West Virginia can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.62 an hour and count up to $6.13 an hour of tips toward the $8.75 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Employers may take a 70% tip credit at covered locations and must keep written tip records. Where the 6-employee threshold is not met, the federal $2.13 cash wage may apply.
Cash wage
$2.62
Maximum tip credit
$6.13
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$8.75
Overtime Rules in West Virginia
Most employers follow federal overtime law: 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. The state rule covers the same 40 hours for employers outside federal coverage. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $8.75 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $13.13. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
West Virginia Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2016 (current) | $8.75 |
| January 1, 2015 | $8.00 |
West Virginia Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the West Virginia minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. No scheduled increase.
West Virginia Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for West Virginia
West Virginia Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
West Virginia 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
- West Virginia Division of Labor, Wage and Hour (Minimum Wage FAQ)
- WV Division of Labor minimum wage page
- DOL WHD state minimum wage history
- 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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