West Virginia minimum wage

$8.75 an hour since January 1, 2016.

From	Hourly rate	Tipped cash wage	Official source
January 1, 2016	$8.75	$2.62	labor.wv.gov checked 2026-10-26

Good to know

70% tip credit.
Where the six-employee test isn't met, federal rules may apply ($7.25 and the federal $2.13 tipped cash wage).
Training wages for workers 20 or younger: West Virginia defers to the federal rules.
No change scheduled.

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Questions

What is the minimum wage in West Virginia in 2027?

$8.75 an hour from January 1, 2016.

What is the tipped minimum wage in West Virginia?

Employers may pay a cash wage of $2.62 if tips bring the total to at least $8.75.

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