Virginia minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Virginia is $12.77 an hour – $26,562 a year for full-time work, rising to $13.75 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Virginia actually pay.
Virginia minimum wage$12.77/hr
Scheduled increases
Set by SB 1 (signed April 2026)$13.75
Set by SB 1 (signed April 2026)$15.00
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $12.77/hr.
Typical pay in Virginia
4,109,320 jobs$26.78/hr$55,690 a year
The minimum wage equals 48% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Virginia
Median wage in Virginia for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
104,460 jobs in Virginia$14.48/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
103,590 jobs in Virginia$58.69/hrRetail Salespersons
100,290 jobs in Virginia$16.46/hrSoftware Developers
88,280 jobs in Virginia$65.61/hrCashiers
83,890 jobs in Virginia$14.70/hrRegistered Nurses
77,490 jobs in Virginia$45.00/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
70,070 jobs in Virginia$14.57/hrStockers and Order Fillers
69,660 jobs in Virginia$17.49/hrOffice Clerks, General
66,550 jobs in Virginia$22.31/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
65,970 jobs in Virginia$16.91/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Virginia labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Virginia in 2026?
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour.
Is Virginia's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $13.75 on January 1, 2027. It is scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2028.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Virginia per year?
At $12.77 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $26,562 a year before taxes, or about $510.80 a week.
What is the typical wage in Virginia?
The median wage for all jobs in Virginia was $26.78 an hour ($55,690 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 48% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Virginia allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.