Vermont Minimum Wage 2026: $14.42/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Vermont Department of Labor
In Vermont, the minimum wage is $14.42 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. Vermont sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $7.21 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42/hr in 2026 — $7.17 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #19 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $7.21/hr.
Minimum Wage
$14.42
per hour
Tipped Wage
$7.21
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How Vermont compares
State vs Federal
+$7.17
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+98.9%)
State Rate
$14.42
per hour
National Rank
#19
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Vermont Overtime Rules
Vermont requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week, matching FLSA. Vermont's overtime law applies to employers with 2+ employees.
Additional Information
Vermont adjusts annually for CPI (minimum 5% above federal rate or CPI-indexed, whichever is higher). Tipped minimum cash wage is 50% of minimum ($7.21/hr).