Overtime for Virginia (2026)
Virginia (VA) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$12.41
Overtime Rule
Weekly only (40 hrs/week)
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
5.75%
How This Calculator Works in Virginia
This overtime calculator applies Virginia's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Virginia's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Virginia Overview
Virginia follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. The state has additional overtime protections enacted in recent years. The state minimum wage is $12.41 per hour — Virginia's minimum wage is $12.41/hr with planned increases. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) has a much higher cost of living and prevailing wages than the rest of the state.
How Virginia Compares
Virginia's minimum wage of $12.41 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, Virginia relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Maryland has a minimum wage of $15.00 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $15.00/hr min wage | Maryland follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| North Carolina | $7.25/hr min wage | North Carolina follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| West Virginia | $8.75/hr min wage | West Virginia follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Virginia's minimum wage of $12.41 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for Virginia Residents
- 1Virginia's minimum wage is $12.41 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Virginia follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
- 3Overtime pay in Virginia is subject to the state income tax (top rate 5.75%) plus federal taxes. Your effective overtime rate after taxes will be less than the gross 1.5x figure — budget accordingly.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Virginia's department of labor.
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