Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry
| Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry | |
| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $204,587 |
| 2026 FY Budget: | $21,678,258 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves concurrent with appointing governor's term |
| Authority: | Virginia Code, Title 40, Chapter 1 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Gary Pan | |
| Other Virginia Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
The Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry is an appointed state executive position in the Virginia state government. The commissioner is the head of the Department of Labor and Industry, which administers and enforces occupational safety and occupational health activities.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry is Gary Pan (nonpartisan). Pan assumed office in 2022.
Authority
The commissioner of labor and industry is authorized by Title 40, Chapter 1 of the Code of Virginia.[2]
Qualifications
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Appointments
According to Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Code of Virginia, the commissioner is selected by gubernatorial appointment. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor.[3]
Vacancies
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Duties
As of January 2021, the stated mission of the department was:[4]
| “ | It is the mission of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry to make Virginia a better place in which to work, live, and conduct business. We will achieve this goal by promoting safe, healthful workplaces, best employment practices, job training opportunities through registered apprenticeship, the protection of children from hazardous employment, and safe operation of boiler and pressure vessels.[5] | ” |
Divisions
As of January 28, 2021, divisions within the Department of Labor and Industry included:[6]
- Human Resources
- Administrative & Financial Services
- Registered Apprenticeship
- Assistant Commissioner of Programs
State budget
- See also: Virginia state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Labor and Industry in Fiscal Year 2026 was $21,678,258.[7]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $204,587, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $185,567, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2021
In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $143,487, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2020
In 2020, the commissioner received a salary of $143,487 according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2019
In 2019, the commissioner received a salary of $139,647 according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2018
In 2018, the commissioner received a salary of $139,647 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2017
In 2017, the commissioner received a salary of $135,580 according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2016
In 2016, the commissioner received a salary of $126,710 according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2015
In 2015, the commissioner received a salary of $124,225 according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2014
In 2014, the commissioner was paid an estimated $118,136 according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2013
In 2013, the commissioner was paid an estimated $110,250 according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
2012
In 2012, the commissioner was paid an estimated $110,250 according to the Council of State Governments.
2011
In 2011, the commissioner was paid an estimated $125,759 according to the Council of State Governments.[19]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Mailing address:
Main Street Centre Bldg.
600 East Main Street
Suite 207
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 371-2327
Fax: (804) 371-6524
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Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Code, "Title 40 Chapter 1," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Virginia Code, "Title 40 Chapter 1," accessed December 26, 2012
- ↑ United States Department of Labor, "The Virginia Plan," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, "Agency Mission," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, "May 2018 Org Chart," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Commonwealth of Virginia, "Budget Bill - HB30," accessed January 23, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 28, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 31, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected state administrative officials: Annual salaries by region," accessed February 1, 2012
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