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U.S. Virgin Islands Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $10.50/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $21,840
- 52 weeks
- U.S. Virgin Islands median wage
- $20.61/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 51%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $10.50 |
Lowest paying jobs in U.S. Virgin Islands
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 100 | $22,880 | $25,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 840 | $24,410 | $25,310 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 130 | $27,520 | $28,610 |
| Cashiers | 770 | $28,040 | $28,710 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 150 | $28,090 | $30,360 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 410 | $28,130 | $28,960 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,300 | $28,790 | $32,590 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 680 | $29,000 | $29,830 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 300 | $29,030 | $33,550 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 100 | $29,120 | $32,760 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 140 | $29,560 | $33,660 |
| Bakers | 100 | $29,660 | $30,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The basic minimum wage in U.S. Virgin Islands is $10.50 an hour.
- How much is the U.S. Virgin Islands minimum wage per year?
- At $10.50 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $21,840 before taxes.