Charleston Minimum Wage 2026 (WV)
Last updated: · Part of West Virginia
Charleston, WV · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the West Virginia state rate
Charleston Minimum Wage vs. West Virginia
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $8.75/hr | — |
| West Virginia (state rate) | $8.75/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Charleston Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Charleston does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and West Virginia state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Charleston must pay at least the West Virginia state minimum wage of $8.75/hr. State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances; follows the $8.75/hr state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Charleston is $8.75 per hour, the same as the West Virginia state minimum wage, since Charleston does not set its own local rate.
No. Charleston follows the West Virginia state minimum wage of $8.75/hr rather than setting its own rate. West Virginia state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Charleston follows the same $8.75/hr rate as the rest of West Virginia. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Charleston.