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West Virginia Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75/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 West Virginia.
Applies to employers with 6+ non-exempt employees; others follow the federal $7.25.
West Virginia wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$8.75/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. West Virginia follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $2.62/hr cash. West Virginia allows a tip credit up to 70% of the minimum wage (cash wage ≈ 30%).
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next regular payday. Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 20-min meal for 6+ consecutive hrs (if on-the-job eating isn't allowed). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
West Virginia pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to West Virginia. 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
West Virginia follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
West Virginia figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and West Virginia'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.