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Vermont Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Vermont minimum wage is $14.42/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Vermont.
Indexed to inflation.
Vermont wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$14.42/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Vermont follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $7.21/hr cash. Tipped cash wage is half the state minimum.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 72 hours of termination. Quit: Next regular payday (or next Friday if there is no regular payday).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: Reasonable opportunity to eat and use the toilet (no fixed time). Rest: No separate paid rest requirement (none mandated).
Vermont pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Vermont. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Vermont follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Vermont figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Vermont's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.