PEO services in Virginia
A PEO helps Virginia employers manage multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with Virginia's rules. As of 2026, Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $8,000. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so Virginia companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.
Virginia employer snapshot (2026)
The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in Virginia. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.
$12.77 entering 2026; indexed annual increases begin 10-1-2026 (2020 legislation).
Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.
Employers withhold state income tax.
Coverage available through private carriers and PEO programs.
The short answer
Recently expanded worker protections: rising/indexing minimum wage, pay-transparency anti-retaliation rules, and limits on non-competes for lower-wage workers.
Major metros we serve in Virginia: Virginia Beach, Richmond, Arlington, Norfolk.
Common Virginia PEO questions
Can a PEO operate in Virginia?
Yes. PEOs operate in Virginia and handle Virginia payroll tax, the $8,000 SUTA wage base, benefits, and workers' comp through competitive carriers. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in Virginia against your current setup.
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Virginia?
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77/hr as of 2026. $12.77 entering 2026; indexed annual increases begin 10-1-2026 (2020 legislation).
How much can a Virginia company save with a PEO?
Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your Virginia census for free in 3–5 business days.
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