💵 Virginia Minimum Wage Increase — What It Really Means
Virginia’s minimum wage increase of 36 cents per hour sounds meaningful at first glance, but here’s what it looks like for a full-time worker.
• $0.36/hour × 40 hours = $14.40 gross per week
• After typical payroll taxes (Social Security & Medicare), take-home pay increases by about $13 per week
• That equals roughly $53 per month or $690 per year
For many workers, that amount may be quickly offset by rising costs like gas, groceries, rent, and utilities.
💬 Honest question:
Does this raise make a real difference — or does it fall short of keeping up with today’s cost of living?
👇 Share your thoughts in comments below.