Current Minimum Wage in Vermont
The minimum wage in Vermont is $14.01 per hour as of 2026. This is $6.76 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $14.01 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $112.08 | 8 |
| Weekly | $560 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $1,121 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,428 | ~173 |
| Annual | $29,141 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Vermont can be paid a cash wage of $7.01/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $14.01/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
Adjusted annually based on CPI inflation.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $14,081 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (VT)
~$18.85/hr
Based on cost of living index (110.9)
Cost of Living Context
Vermont's cost of living index is 110.9 (national average = 100). This means living in Vermont is 10.9% more expensive than the national average. The median hourly wage in Vermont is $21.76/hr, which is 55% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Annual CPI adjustments. Tipped minimum is 50% of the standard minimum wage.
How This Compares
| Metric | VT | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $14.01 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $7.01 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $29,141 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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