No. While the Federal minimum wage for nonexempt employees still remains set at $7.25 per hour, Virginia, like many states, implements its own minimum wage law that supplements Federal standards.

As of January 1, 2023, Virginia’s minimum wage increased to $12 per hour, reflecting an increase from the previous rates of $9.50 (effective May 1, 2021) and $11.00 (effective January 1, 2022). However, there is no further increase in 2024. Absent further amendments, the minimum wage is set to rise again on January 1, 2025, to $13.50 per hour and to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026. Additionally, any increase in the federal minimum wage will automatically raise the Virginia rate, as the statute requires payment of the higher of the state or federal minimum wage.