Virginia's minimum wage set to increase to $15 an hour by 2028

The 2026 session halfway mark: Retail marijuana and minimum wage increase survive, ‘right-to-work’ repeal fails

In marathon floor sessions, bills to legalize retail marijuana sales, increase the minimum wage and establish paid family medical leave were among those passed by their chamber of origin during crossover week at the Virginia General Assembly.  The legislature has reached its midpoint in the 2026 session — the culling point for hundreds of pieces of legislation as hundreds of others take a trip down the hall to the opposite chamber in the next st…

Virginia’s $15 Minimum Wage Approved

Virginia is on track to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour, but the proposal is drawing sharp warnings from small business advocates who argue the mandate could strain employers and push prices higher for consumers. The legislation has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly and now awaits the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who has already signaled her support. “Our members aren’t surprised that the minimum wage increase passed,…

Virginia's minimum wage set to increase to $15 an hour by 2028

Governor Abigail Spanberger has pledged to sign the increase into law. The current minimum wage stands at $12.77 and will be raised to $13.75 next year under the approved legislation.