Minimum Wage
Va. Code 40.1-28.10 — $12.77 for 2026, $13.75 in 2027, $15.00 in 2028
| Period | Minimum, or the federal minimum if higher |
|---|---|
| PeriodJanuary 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027 | Minimum, or the federal minimum if higher$12.77 per hour |
| PeriodJanuary 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028 | Minimum, or the federal minimum if higher$13.75 per hour |
| PeriodJanuary 1, 2028, to January 1, 2029 | Minimum, or the federal minimum if higher$15.00 per hour |
| PeriodFrom January 1, 2029 | Minimum, or the federal minimum if higherAdjusted each year by the Commissioner |
From 2029 the Commissioner raises the rate each January 1 by the percentage the consumer price index rose, never by less than zero. An employee in an approved on-the-job training program of not more than 90 days may be paid the federal minimum or 75 percent of the Virginia minimum, whichever is greater.
Sources for this section (1)
- Va. Code 40.1-28.10 — Minimum wages
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