West Virginia is one of 45 states that have enacted minimum wage laws. West Virginia minimum wage laws apply to businesses with 6 or more employees. The minimum wage in West Virginia is equal to the current Federal minimum wage rate of $7.25.
Please realize that the West Virginia minimum wages cited above may have changed since we posted this minimum wage information. State minimum wages can change because new laws are enacted or because old laws contained scheduled increases. You should also be aware that state law often exempts particular company types, occupations and industries. To get the latest minimum wages for West Virginia, visit http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
Updated October 27, 2009.
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