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Minimum wage and worker rights in Virginia (2026)
Official data from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$12.77 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $2.13.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $2.13.
Federal: $7.25.
Training wage (up to 90 days): $9.58By law: rises to $13.75 on January 1, 2027.
Rises to $15.00 in 2028, then adjusts for inflation from 2029.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a week
Sick leaveNot yet required for most workersToday it covers only home health workers: 1 h per 30 worked, up to 40 h a year.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation or payout at separation; your employer's policy applies.
Paid family leaveState program passed in 2026: up to 12 weeks at 80% of wages; benefits start 2028-12-01.
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)doli.virginia.govMinimum wage · Virginialaw.lis.virginia.govMinimum wage · Virginiagovernor.virginia.govMinimum wage · Virginiadoli.virginia.govOvertime · Virginialaw.lis.virginia.govSick leave · Virginialaw.lis.virginia.govSick leave · Virginialis.virginia.govVacation · Virginiadoli.virginia.gov
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