Average Salary in U.S. Virgin Islands

Territory of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$10.50 /hr

Average salary $2,600 /mo

+ 45% vs United States national rate #32 of 56 state Since 2023-06-01

With a population of 87,000, U.S. Virgin Islands is a territory of United States whose economy centers on tourism and petroleum refining. Its minimum wage of $10.50 per hour is 45% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $2,600 per month. Key economic outputs include petroleum products, rum. The median household income is $42,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #32 of 56; state
vs National: +45%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $21,840; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2020: +26%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $10.50
Monthly: $1,820 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $21,840 Based on 2,080 hours/year

The U.S. Virgin Islands sets its own minimum wage above the federal floor of $7.25. The territory has raised its rate in stages. The USVI is covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $21,840 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.