West Virginia Minimum Wage Calculator
The West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75 an hour. See what that pays per week, month and year, add overtime and estimate take-home pay.
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About the West Virginia Minimum Wage Calculator
This West Virginia minimum wage calculator turns an hourly wage into weekly, biweekly, monthly and yearly pay, adds overtime and estimates your take-home pay using the 2026 federal tax brackets, FICA and West Virginia's state income tax. The default wage is the current West Virginia minimum wage of $8.75.
How to use it
- Leave the hourly wage at the state minimum or enter your own wage.
- Enter your hours per week, overtime hours and filing status.
- Press Calculate pay to see gross pay and take-home pay in West Virginia.
West Virginia minimum wage in 2026
The minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75 an hour, which is $1.50 above the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour. No increase announced. Always confirm the current rate with the West Virginia labor department, because local governments and certain industries may set higher minimums.
West Virginia minimum wage pay by hours worked
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $175.00 | $758 | $9,100 |
| 30 hours | $262.50 | $1,138 | $13,650 |
| 40 hours | $350.00 | $1,517 | $18,200 |
Full-time at 40 hours a week, minimum wage pays about $18,200 a year before tax and about $16,192 after federal, FICA and West Virginia state tax for a single filer.
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, covered non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $8.75 an hour, overtime pays $13.12 an hour. Some states add daily overtime rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia?
The West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75 an hour in 2026. No increase announced.
How much is minimum wage per year in West Virginia?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks at $8.75 an hour is $18,200 a year before taxes, or about $1,517 a month.
Is the West Virginia minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. The West Virginia rate is $1.50 higher, and employers must pay the higher rate.
What is overtime pay at minimum wage in West Virginia?
Overtime for non-exempt employees is generally 1.5 times the regular rate, so $13.12 an hour at the West Virginia minimum wage.
How much is take-home pay on minimum wage in West Virginia?
A single full-time worker earns about $1,349 a month after federal tax, FICA and West Virginia state income tax. Use the calculator above for your hours.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rates shown as of November 2026. Confirm with your state labor department.