2024 Vermont Minimum Wage
The 2024 Vermont Minimum Wage is $13.67.
Effective 2024-01-01Source: The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)Verified 2026-08-30
Compared with 2023
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $13.18 | $13.67 | +$0.49 (+3.7%) |
Who it applies to
Employees working in the State of Vermont who are covered by Vermont minimum wage law
What changed this year, and why
Vermont's minimum wage increased to $13.67 per hour, effective January 1, 2024, up from $13.18 per hour in 2023.
Common questions
- What was the minimum wage in Vermont before 2024?
- The Vermont minimum wage was $13.18 per hour in 2023.
- Does Vermont have a separate minimum wage for tipped employees?
- Yes. Vermont's tipped minimum wage is half of the full minimum wage. Employers must make up the difference if an employee's tips do not bring their total hourly pay to at least the standard minimum wage.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
In Vermont, the standard minimum wage for 2024 is $13.67 per hour. However, certain workers may be paid a lower hourly cash wage under state law. The primary example is tipped employees—workers in service industries who regularly receive tips from customers. Vermont law allows employers to pay these workers a reduced cash wage, as long as the tips they receive bring their total hourly compensation up to at least $13.67 during a given shift. If a tipped employee's tips fall short of that threshold during a workweek, the employer must make up the difference so the worker still receives the full standard minimum wage. This tip-credit arrangement is the main circumstance under which a Vermont employer may pay an hourly rate below $13.67. Other categories such as minors, students, or trainees may also qualify for different rates under specific conditions, but those exceptions are governed by separate provisions of Vermont wage law.
The State’s tipped minimum wage law allows employers to pay a lower hourly rate, as long as the employee receives tips equal to, or greater to than, the standard minimum wage during a given shift.
The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
If a worker in Vermont believes they are not being paid the minimum wage required by state law, they can reach out to the Vermont Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Unit. The unit can be contacted by phone at 802-951-4083 or online through the Department's website at Labor.Vermont.gov/Rights-and-Wages. This is the state-level office responsible for handling questions about wage rates and taking complaints about underpayment. Workers in Vermont should direct concerns about minimum wage compliance to this unit rather than to a federal agency, as the state has its own enforcement mechanism for wage and hour issues.
If an employee believes they are not being compensated fairly, according to this law, they are encouraged to contact the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Unit at 802-951-4083 or online at Labor.Vermont.gov/Rights-and-Wages.
The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
In Vermont, the standard minimum wage for 2024 is $13.67 per hour. However, the state's tipped minimum wage law allows employers to pay a lower hourly cash wage to service workers who receive tips. The Basic Tipped Wage Rate is set at half of the full minimum wage, which means tipped employees can be paid a reduced cash wage by their employer, as long as the tips they receive bring their total hourly compensation up to at least $13.67 during a given shift. If a tipped worker does not receive enough in tips during a workweek to reach the standard minimum wage, the employer is required to make up the difference. This tip-credit system is the primary way Vermont allows certain employees to be paid a lower direct wage while still ensuring they receive the full minimum wage when tips are included.
The State’s tipped minimum wage law allows employers to pay a lower hourly rate, as long as the employee receives tips equal to, or greater to than, the standard minimum wage during a given shift.
The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
Vermont adjusts its minimum wage each year based on a cost-of-living formula tied to inflation, as specified in state statute 21 V.S.A. § 384. The adjustment takes effect on January 1 of each year. For 2024, the Vermont Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage will be $13.67 per hour, representing an increase over the prior year's rate. The same annual adjustment applies to the tipped minimum wage, which is calculated as a percentage of the full rate. Because this adjustment is automatic and tied to economic indicators, Vermont's minimum wage rate changes each year without requiring new legislative action. Workers and employers in Vermont should verify the current rate each January to ensure compliance with the updated amount.
The minimum wage and tipped minimum wage are adjusted annually in accordance with Vermont law and take effect at the start of the new year, as outlined in 21 V.S.A. § 384.
The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)
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The Vermont Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 2024 (Vermont Department of Labor)
- Hourly
Beginning January 1, 2024, the State’s minimum wage will become $13.67 per hour.
Other years
Every Vermont Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state