CHAPTER 350
An Act to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia, relating to minimum wage.
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Approved April 8, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 40.1-28.10 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 40.1-28.10 . Minimum wages.
A. 1. Prior to May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage.
2. Beginning May 1, 2021, every employer shall pay to each of his employees at a rate not less than the federal minimum wage or 75 percent of the Virginia minimum wage provided for in this section, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this subdivision "employee" means any person or individual who is enrolled in an established employer on-the-job or other training program for a period not to exceed 90 days which meets standards set by regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
B. From May 1, 2021 January 1, 2026 , until January 1, 2022 2027 , every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the greater of (i) $9.50 $12.77 per hour or (ii) the federal minimum wage.
C. From January 1, 2022 2027 , until January 1, 2023 2028 , every employer shall pay to each of its employees wages at a rate not less than the greater of (i) $11.00 $13.75 per hour or (ii) the federal minimum wage.