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Minimum wage and worker rights in West Virginia (2026)
Official data from the West Virginia Division of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$8.75 /hourSince January 1, 2016.
Tipped: $2.62.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $2.62.
Federal: $7.25.
Training wage: under 20, first 90 days: $6.40Fewer than 6 employees at the site (federal applies): $7.25
Set by law, no inflation adjustment.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekMost workers are covered by federal overtime law (FLSA).
Sick leaveNot required by state lawDepends on your employer's policy.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. Vacation earned under a written policy is paid with your final wages.
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West Virginia Division of Laborlabor.wv.govMinimum wage · West Virginialabor.wv.govMinimum wage · West Virginiacode.wvlegislature.govMinimum wage · West Virginiadol.govOvertime · West Virginiadol.govVacation · West Virginialabor.wv.gov
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