Virgin Islands Minimum Wage 2026
Current year
The 2026 Virgin Islands Minimum Wage is $10.50.
Effective 2026-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)Verified 2026-08-29
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which the Department of Labor lists in the same table as the states although it is a territory. The entry attaches no employer-size condition to the rate, so nothing in it limits the listed rate to larger employers, and it names no exclusion from coverage. The table adds that it does not display subminimum rates for minors and students, training wages for new hires, or higher rates set by local governments.
What changed this year, and why
The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wage laws, updated July 1, 2026, lists a basic minimum rate of $10.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands. The entry records no later step inside the year and no formula for recalculating the rate, and no earlier year of this record is published here, so this page states no year-over-year change.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2026?
- It is $10.50 per hour. That is the basic minimum rate the U.S. Department of Labor lists for the Virgin Islands in its State Minimum Wage Laws table, in the version updated July 1, 2026. The figure published here is taken from that entry and from nothing else, so it is the territory rate as the department recorded it on that date.
- Does the Virgin Islands entry say anything about overtime?
- Yes. The Virgin Islands entry is one of the entries in the table that carries a premium pay after designated hours line, and it names both a daily threshold and a weekly threshold. It also adds a provision few other entries carry: premium pay for any hours worked on the later consecutive days of work in a week. The table marks that line with its own footnote on the overtime premium rate.
- How many hours before overtime applies in the Virgin Islands?
- The entry states a daily threshold and a weekly threshold, but this page does not print the hour counts. The only number verified against the source document for this record is the basic minimum rate, so an hour count would be an unverified figure here. The Department of Labor's table itself is where those thresholds are stated, under the premium pay after designated hours heading.
- Is the Virgin Islands minimum wage adjusted every year?
- The table states an annual adjustment inside the entry itself for some jurisdictions, naming a formula or an index. The Virgin Islands entry contains no such statement. This page therefore publishes the rate the table listed as of July 1, 2026 and makes no claim about whether or how the rate is recalculated, because the source document does not say.
- Is there a separate tipped minimum wage in the Virgin Islands?
- The Department of Labor's state table lists one basic minimum rate per hour for the Virgin Islands and no separate cash wage for tipped employees, so this page does not publish one. The same table says plainly that differential provisions are not displayed in it, naming subminimum rates for minors and students and training wages for new hires as its examples.
- Does the Virgin Islands rate depend on how many employees a business has?
- Not in this source. For several other jurisdictions the same table opens the entry with a coverage line limiting the rate to employers above a stated headcount. The Virgin Islands entry carries no such line: it gives the basic minimum rate and its premium pay provisions and nothing about employer size. The department's table also does not itself list the exemptions written into local law.
- Does the federal minimum wage apply in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The Virgin Islands entry does not answer that. The same table adds a line to some entries stating that employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the current federal minimum wage; the Virgin Islands entry carries no such line, and it does not adopt the federal rate by reference. This page therefore publishes the territory rate the table lists and no federal amount.
- Where does the $10.50 figure on this page come from?
- From the Wage and Hour Division's State Minimum Wage Laws table at dol.gov, in the snapshot captured for this record, where the Virgin Islands entry gives the basic minimum rate per hour as $10.50. The division notes on the same page that it tries to keep the information accurate and that individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
Every amount on this page is a published figure rather than yours. The Minimum wage pay calculator takes the number you enter and works it out against them, showing which published figure it used.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
The $10.50 per hour rate shown for 2026 does not apply to every worker in every situation. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, some states are authorized to set subminimum wage rates for specific categories of workers, particularly minors and students. A state may also exempt certain workers from minimum wage coverage entirely or establish a separate training wage for newly hired employees who are still learning the job. These special provisions vary widely from state to state. Some states set subminimum rates for minors and/or students or exempt them from coverage or have a training wage for new hires. Employers who hire young workers, students, or trainees need to check their state's specific rules to determine whether a lower rate may be applied. Federal law may still require payment of the full minimum wage unless the state has an approved special certificate or statutory exemption. Workers who fall into one of these categories should verify their entitlement with their state labor office rather than assuming the standard rate applies.
Some states set subminimum rates for minors and/or students or exempt them from coverage or have a training wage for new hires.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage
In addition to the statewide minimum wage, many cities and counties have enacted their own higher minimum wage rates. When a local rate exceeds the state rate, the higher local figure generally applies to work performed within that jurisdiction. The table on this page displays only state-level rates and does not include any city or county minimum wages. Employers with workers in multiple municipalities must research local ordinances to ensure compliance. Workers in those areas may be entitled to earn more than the state minimum shown here.
Some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their respective state minimum wage.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for all hours worked beyond the standard weekly threshold in a workweek. The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified. This means that if an employee earns the $10.50 per hour rate shown on this page, overtime hours would be paid at one and one-half times that amount per hour. Employers must calculate overtime based on the employee's actual regular rate of pay, which includes all remuneration for employment, not only the base hourly wage. Some states impose additional daily overtime requirements that go beyond the federal standard, so workers and employers should review their applicable state rules as well.
The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor maintains the information on this page, but it is not a substitute for official guidance. Because state labor laws are subject to frequent changes and may include provisions not shown here - such as subminimum rates, industry-specific rules, or local wage ordinances - individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information. Workers who believe they are being paid below the minimum wage or who have questions about their rights can file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division or contact their state agency directly. Employers seeking to verify their obligations should also reach out to the appropriate state authority.
individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
- Hourly
Virgin Islands Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $10.50