U.S. Virgin Islands minimum wage
Minimum wage in U.S. Virgin Islands, in effect since April 24, 2026
$12.00 an hour
That is $4.75 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in U.S. Virgin Islands pay the higher state rate.
Next increase: $14.00 on June 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Employers in U.S. Virgin Islands can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $4.80 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $7.20, as long as tips bring the employee to at least $12.00 for every hour worked. If they don't, the employer makes up the difference.
Scheduled increases
| Effective date | Standard rate | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 (current) | $12.00 | $4.80 | In effect |
| June 1, 2027 | $14.00 | $5.60 | Set in law Act No. 9069. Tipped cash wage computed as 40% of the minimum wage, the rate VIDOL states. |
| June 1, 2028 | $15.00 | $6.00 | Set in law Act No. 9069. Tipped cash wage computed as 40% of the minimum wage. From June 1, 2029 the Virgin Islands Wage Board sets the rate. |
How future increases are set
Set by Act No. 9069 through 2028; from June 1, 2029 the Virgin Islands Wage Board sets the rate based on economic data.
Exceptions and details
- Tourist service and restaurant employees who receive tips must be paid at least 40% of the minimum wage ($4.80), with wages plus tips at least $12.00.
- The rate before April 24, 2026 was $10.50 (VIDOL release).
- Overtime at time and a half after 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, and on the 6th and 7th consecutive day.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- $12.00 an hour, in effect since April 24, 2026.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- $4.80 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $12.00 an hour.
- When does the U.S. Virgin Islands minimum wage go up?
- It rises to $14.00 on June 1, 2027.
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- Virgin Islands Department of Labor · data as of April 24, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.