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West Virginia minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in West Virginia
$8.75
an hour · $18,200 a year full time · about $16,212 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $350.00 |
| Every two weeks | $700.00 |
| Per month | $1,516.67 |
| Per year | $18,200 |
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 West Virginia after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in West Virginia earns $18,200 a year. As a single filer, $210 goes to federal income tax, $1,392 to Social Security and Medicare, and $385 to West Virginia income tax. That leaves $16,212, or $7.79 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $87.50 | $4,550 | $4,148 |
| 15 | $131.25 | $6,825 | $6,201 |
| 20 | $175.00 | $9,100 | $8,254 |
| 25 | $218.75 | $11,375 | $10,307 |
| 30 | $262.50 | $13,650 | $12,348 |
| 35 | $306.25 | $15,925 | $14,385 |
| 40 | $350.00 | $18,200 | $16,212 |
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia's minimum wage ranks 31st 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. West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $18,200 | — |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$1.50 |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$6.25 |
| Ohio | $11.00 | $22,880 | +$2.25 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$1.50 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $26,562 | +$4.02 |
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 West Virginia's minimum wage that is $13.13 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $3,413 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia in 2026?
$8.75 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in West Virginia?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $8.75 an hour is $18,200 a year before taxes and about $16,212 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in West Virginia?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $700.00 before taxes and takes home about $623.56.
Is West Virginia's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $1.50 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $3,120 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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