Subscribe
Economy

Virginia minimum wage to increase in 2026

By Annabella Rosciglione
Published
Add Washington Examiner on Google

Virginia will increase its minimum wage to $12.77 effective Jan. 1, 2026.

In accordance with Virginia law, the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry must establish an adjusted state hourly minimum wage each year based on inflation.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Department of Labor Glenn Youngkin Minimum Wage Money Virginia