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Virginia Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $12.77/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $26,562
- 52 weeks
- Virginia median wage
- $26.78/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 48%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $12.77 |
Lowest paying jobs in Virginia
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Drivers | 190 | $28,490 | $36,320 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 3,130 | $28,580 | $29,690 |
| Shampooers | 350 | $28,920 | $30,350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 12,520 | $29,950 | $31,980 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 8,920 | $30,070 | $31,700 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 104,460 | $30,110 | $31,930 |
| Parking Attendants | 1,830 | $30,110 | $31,710 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 70,070 | $30,300 | $32,640 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 4,060 | $30,350 | $33,080 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 10,890 | $30,490 | $33,240 |
| Cashiers | 83,890 | $30,580 | $32,140 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 9,390 | $30,910 | $34,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Virginia?
- The basic minimum wage in Virginia is $12.77 an hour.
- How much is the Virginia minimum wage per year?
- At $12.77 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $26,562 before taxes.