Vermont Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026

by | Dec 12, 2025

On January 1, 2026, Vermont’s minimum wage will increase to $14.42 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $7.21 per hour.

Vermont’s minimum wage applies to employers that have two or more employees. Employers that have only one employee can pay the federal minimum wage.

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