## West Virginia Minimum Wage
As of 2026, West Virginia’s minimum wage is $8.75 per hour, but the state wage law only covers employers with six or more employees (plus state agencies) — smaller private employers follow the federal $7.25 floor. Tipped employees must receive a cash wage of at least $2.62 per hour, with tips bringing total pay to at least $8.75. No increase is scheduled for 2027.
