Vermont Minimum Wage (2026)
Vermont’s minimum wage is $14.42 — $7.17 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $7.21. Next change: CPI-indexed adjustment scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Vermont is $14.42/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$14.42
- Tipped minimum$7.21
- Next scheduled changeCPI-indexed adjustment on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$29,994
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Vermont vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $17.00 | +$2.58 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | −$7.17 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | +$0.58 |
Vermont minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $14.42 |
| 2024 | $13.67 |
| 2023 | $13.18 |
| 2022 | $12.55 |
| 2021 | $11.75 |
| 2020 | $10.96 |
| 2019 | $10.96 |
| 2018 | $10.50 |
| 2017 | $10.00 |
| 2016 | $9.60 |
| 2015 | $9.15 |
| 2014 | $8.73 |
| 2013 | $8.60 |
| 2012 | $8.46 |
| 2011 | $8.15 |
| 2010 | $8.06 |
| 2009 | $8.06 |
| 2008 | $7.68 |
| 2007 | $7.53 |
| 2006 | $7.25 |
| 2005 | $7.00 |
| 2004 | $6.75 |
| 2003 | $6.25 |
| 2002 | $6.25 |
| 2001 | $6.25 |
| 2000 | $5.75 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
Indexed annually. Tipped = 50% of minimum. Applies to employers of 2+. 2025 value ($14.01) omitted - not in fetched sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Vermont in 2026?
$14.42 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $7.17 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Vermont?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $7.21; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Vermont's minimum wage go up next?
CPI-indexed adjustment takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Vermont per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $14.42/hour is $29,994 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Vermont labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.