West Virginia · Checked October 25, 2026
West Virginia minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75 an hour. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
West Virginia: $8.75 an hour. Employers with 6 or more employees at one location.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $2.62. 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. West Virginia does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next scheduled payday |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday |
| Law | W. Va. Code 21-5-4 |
Take-home pay in West Virginia
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and West Virginia taxes with the West Virginia 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)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia?
$8.75 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Employers with 6 or more employees at one location.
Is the West Virginia minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in West Virginia?
If fired or laid off: next scheduled payday. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday.
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.