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Virginia minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Virginia
$12.77
an hour · $26,562 a year full time · about $22,769 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $510.80 |
| Every two weeks | $1,021.60 |
| Per month | $2,213.47 |
| Per year | $26,562 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Virginia after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Virginia earns $26,562 a year. As a single filer, $1,046 goes to federal income tax, $2,032 to Social Security and Medicare, and $714 to Virginia income tax. That leaves $22,769, or $10.95 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $127.70 | $6,640 | $6,132 |
| 15 | $191.55 | $9,961 | $9,193 |
| 20 | $255.40 | $13,281 | $12,187 |
| 25 | $319.25 | $16,601 | $15,065 |
| 30 | $383.10 | $19,921 | $17,633 |
| 35 | $446.95 | $23,241 | $20,201 |
| 40 | $510.80 | $26,562 | $22,769 |
How Virginia compares
Virginia's minimum wage ranks 23rd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $12.77 | $26,562 | — |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$5.52 |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$2.23 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$5.52 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$5.52 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $18,200 | −$4.02 |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $38,272 | +$5.63 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Virginia's minimum wage that is $19.16 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,980 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Virginia in 2026?
$12.77 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Virginia?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $12.77 an hour is $26,562 a year before taxes and about $22,769 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Virginia?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,021.60 before taxes and takes home about $875.75.
Is Virginia's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $5.52 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $11,482 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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