West Virginia Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75 per hour in 2026. That is $1.50 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
West Virginia minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the West Virginia minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75/hr (applies to employers with 6+ non-exempt employees at one location). Tipped cash wage is $2.62.
West Virginia minimum-wage earnings at $8.75/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $175 | $758 | $9,100 |
| 30h | $263 | $1,138 | $13,650 |
| 40h (full time) | $350 | $1,517 | $18,200 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the West Virginia labor department.
What West Virginia’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $8.75/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $350.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $18,200 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia in 2026?
The West Virginia minimum wage in 2026 is $8.75 per hour. That is $1.50 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75/hr (applies to employers with 6+ non-exempt employees at one location). Tipped cash wage is $2.62.
What is West Virginia's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $8.75/hr earns about $18,200 a year before tax — roughly $1,517 a month or $350 a week.
Is West Virginia's minimum wage going up?
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75/hr (applies to employers with 6+ non-exempt employees at one location). Tipped cash wage is $2.62.
What is the tipped minimum wage in West Virginia?
Tipped employees in West Virginia can be paid a cash wage of $2.62/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $8.75/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in West Virginia have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the West Virginia labor department.
Is this West Virginia minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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