West Virginia Overtime Calculator
West Virginia pays overtime by the week, under a state minimum wage that runs above the federal rate. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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West Virginia Overtime Rules
West Virginia pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. West Virginia sets its own minimum wage of $8.75 — above the federal $7.25 — and its overtime law covers employers with six or more non-exempt employees.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under West Virginia law.
- West Virginia's state minimum wage is $8.75, above the federal $7.25; its overtime law applies to employers with six or more non-exempt employees.
West Virginia overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The West Virginia Division of Labor enforces the state's wage and overtime law.
The West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75/hour (tipped minimum $2.62). Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if your week tops 40.
West Virginia sets its own minimum at $8.75 an hour, above the federal $7.25. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate, not the minimum.
The West Virginia Division of Labor. The state overtime law covers employers with six or more non-exempt employees; others fall under the federal FLSA.