Quick Answer: Washington’s minimum wage increases to $17.13 per hour on January 1, 2026. This is the highest state minimum wage in the nation and applies to all workers statewide, though some cities like Seattle have even higher rates. Washington workers will see a $0.47 increase from the 2025 rate of $16.66 per hour. The […]
Quick Answer: Virginia Minimum Wage 2026 Virginia Minimum Wage 2026: $12.77/hour (effective January 1, 2026)Tipped Minimum: $2.13/hour + tips must equal $12.77/hourApplies to: All employers (no size exemptions)Overtime: 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours/weekOfficial Source: Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Virginia’s minimum wage increases to $12.77 per hour on January 1, 2026. This is […]
Vermont’s minimum wage will be $14.42 per hour starting January 1, 2026. This is a $0.41 increase from 2025’s rate of $14.01. Tipped employees will earn $7.21 per hour in 2026, exactly 50% of the regular minimum wage. Vermont automatically raises its minimum wage every January 1st. The state uses whichever is greater: a 5% […]