Vermont · Checked October 25, 2026
Vermont minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Vermont minimum wage is $14.42 an hour. Next: Inflation update on January 1, 2027 (not published when we checked).
Minimum wage
Vermont: $14.42 an hour.
Coming up: Inflation update on January 1, 2027 (not published when we checked).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $7.21. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Vermont does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Within 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday (or the next Friday if there is none) |
| Law | Vt. Stat. tit. 21, 342 |
Take-home pay in Vermont
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Vermont taxes with the Vermont paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Vermont Department of Labor (2027 rate not posted when checked)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Vermont?
$14.42 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Vermont minimum wage going up in 2027?
Inflation update on January 1, 2027 (not published when we checked).
When is a final paycheck due in Vermont?
If fired or laid off: within 72 hours. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday (or the next Friday if there is none).
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.