West Virginia HB5485 proposes to increase the state minimum wage to $11.00 an hour by January 1, 2027.

West Virginia HB5485 aims to raise the state minimum wage incrementally, reaching $11.00 an hour by January 1, 2027. The bill adjusts the minimum wage rates to align with federal adjustments and ensures that the state minimum wage cannot fall below the federal minimum hourly wage. It also includes provisions for a subminimum training wage for employees under 20 years old for up to 90 days. The new rates will apply to all employees, including those of the state government.

West Virginia HB5485 proposes to increase the state minimum wage to $11.00 an hour by January 1, 2027.

West Virginia HB5485 aims to raise the state minimum wage incrementally, reaching $11.00 an hour by January 1, 2027. The bill adjusts the minimum wage rates to align with federal adjustments and ensures that the state minimum wage cannot fall below the federal minimum hourly wage. It also includes provisions for a subminimum training wage for employees under 20 years old for up to 90 days. The new rates will apply to all employees, including those of the state government.