2023 Vermont Tipped Minimum Wage
The 2023 Vermont Tipped Minimum Wage is $6.59.
Effective 2023-01-01Source: Wage and Hour (Vermont Department of Labor)Verified 2026-08-30
Compared with 2022
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum cash wage | $6.28 | $6.59 | +$0.31 (+4.9%) |
Who it applies to
Employers of tipped employees in Vermont and the tipped employees themselves
What changed this year, and why
Vermont's minimum cash wage for tipped employees increased to $6.59 per hour, effective January 1, 2023, up from $6.28 in 2022.
Common questions
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Vermont for 2023?
- The minimum cash wage that employers must pay tipped employees in Vermont is $6.59 per hour, effective January 1, 2023.
- How does the tipped wage relate to the full minimum wage?
- If a tipped employee's cash wage plus tips does not equal at least the full Vermont minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
What a tip credit is, and the cash wage underneath it
In Vermont, the tip credit is the difference between the full minimum wage and the lower cash wage paid to tipped employees. For 2023, the full state minimum wage is $13.18 per hour, while the cash wage for tipped employees is $6.59 per hour. The tip credit allows employers to pay this lower cash wage and count the tips you receive toward meeting their minimum wage obligation. Your employer can legally pay you $6.59 per hour in direct wages, with the expectation that your tips will make up the difference to reach the full $13.18 minimum wage. However, if your tips plus the $6.59 cash wage do not equal at least $13.18 per hour in any workweek, your employer must make up the shortfall. This system recognizes that tipped workers receive compensation from both their employer and customers, while still ensuring they earn at least the state minimum wage.
Effective 01/01/2023: $13.18 per hour worked / $6.59 for tipped employees
Wage and Hour (Vermont Department of Labor)
How each figure was verified
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Wage and Hour (Vermont Department of Labor)
- Minimum cash wage
Effective 01/01/2023: $13.18 per hour worked / $6.59 for tipped employees
Other years
Every Vermont Tipped Minimum Wage year · Tipped Minimum Wage in every state