Figure B
Virginia minimum wage is insufficient even in the lowest cost county: Virginia minimum wage rate and living wage rates in Scott County, Virginia, 2024
| Measure | Living wage |
|---|---|
| Virginia minimum wage | $12.41 |
| One adult, all income from wages | $18.58 |
| 1p1c, all income from wages | $27.10 |
| 1p1c, child care capped at 7% of income | $26.22 |
| 1p1c, employer-provided health care | $24.28 |
Note: "1p0c" refers to one-parent, no children families and "1p1c" refers to one-parent, one-child families.
Source: Authors' analysis of EPI Family Budget Calculator and living wage data.
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