Veterans' Preference in State Employment
5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.
State BenefitWyomingEmployment
Verified May 12, 2026 against law.justia.com
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Wyoming
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Wyoming
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Veterans' Preference in State Employment is a Wyoming employment benefit for veterans, survivors. 5% advantage for veterans and 10% advantage for disabled veterans (10%+ rating) on state employment scoring.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Wyoming residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Wyoming resident for 1+ year prior to application. Honorably discharged veteran. For enhanced preference: 10%+ service-connected disability.
What Veterans' Preference in State Employment covers
Covers
5% (or 5-point) advantage in numerical scoring for veterans and surviving spouses. 10% (or 10-point) advantage for disabled veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability. Applies until an agency reaches 40% veteran employment.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- law.justia.com
- Apply at
- governmentjobs.com
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Veterans' Preference in State Employment
Who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Veterans' Preference in State Employment is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; wyoming residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Veterans' Preference in State Employment?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.