Nevada Minimum Wage (2026)
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Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour in 2026. Nevada's $12.00 is a single statewide rate; workers earning under 1.5× it also get daily overtime.
Nevada minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Nevada's $12.00 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Nevada's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Tipped minimum wage in Nevada
Tipped workers must be paid the full Nevada minimum wage of $12.00 an hour — no tip credit. Nevada is a "no tip credit" state, so employers cannot count tips toward the minimum wage. Servers, bartenders and other tipped staff earn $12.00 an hour in cash plus any tips on top.
How the tip credit works: the employer pays the cash wage, and your tips count toward the minimum. If your cash wage plus tips don't add up to the full $12.00 for every hour worked, your employer must make up the difference.
Nevada does not allow a tip credit — tipped workers must be paid the full state minimum wage in cash.
Tipped rates as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees. Local and industry rules can differ and rates change — verify with your state labor office before relying on these figures.
When will Nevada's minimum wage go up?
Nevada has no scheduled minimum-wage increase. Nevada has no scheduled increase. The 2022 constitutional amendment fixed the rate at $12.00 (effective July 2024) and removed the old annual CPI adjustment, so a change now requires new legislation or another ballot measure.
Want to see the next change in every state? See our 2026–2027 minimum wage increases by state.
Scheduled increases verified as of June 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor and the EPI Minimum Wage Tracker. Future inflation-indexed rates are set by the state later and are not predicted here. Dates and amounts can change — verify with your state labor office before relying on them.
Nevada minimum wage vs. the federal minimum
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Nevada's effective minimum is $12.00 — $4.75 above the federal floor. Where state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay whichever is higher.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime
At $12.00 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $18.00 per hour. 1.5× after 8 hours/day (for employees under 1.5× the minimum wage) and after 40 hours/week. Run your own numbers with the Nevada overtime calculator or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour as of 2026. Nevada's $12.00 is a single statewide rate; workers earning under 1.5× it also get daily overtime.
How much is Nevada's minimum wage per year?
At $12.00 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $24,960 a year before taxes, or $480 a week.
Is Nevada's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. Nevada's $12.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. When state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the higher rate.
What is overtime pay on Nevada's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker at $12.00 earns $18.00 per overtime hour. 1.5× after 8 hours/day (for employees under 1.5× the minimum wage) and after 40 hours/week.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Tipped workers in Nevada must be paid the full Nevada minimum wage of $12.00 an hour in cash — Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tips are on top of that.
Do tipped workers get full minimum wage in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 minimum wage in cash, with tips on top.
When does Nevada's minimum wage increase?
Nevada has no scheduled minimum-wage increase. Nevada has no scheduled increase. The 2022 constitutional amendment fixed the rate at $12.00 (effective July 2024) and removed the old annual CPI adjustment, so a change now requires new legislation or another ballot measure.
What will Nevada's minimum wage be in 2027?
Under current law Nevada's minimum wage is expected to be about $12.00 an hour in 2027, unchanged from 2026, because there is no inflation indexing beyond any already-scheduled step. Nevada has no scheduled increase. The 2022 constitutional amendment fixed the rate at $12.00 (effective July 2024) and removed the old annual CPI adjustment, so a change now requires new legislation or another ballot measure.
Rate as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and rates change — confirm with your state labor office. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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States with a similar minimum wage
New Mexico — $12.00 · South Dakota — $11.85 · Minnesota — $11.41 · Virginia — $12.77 · Alaska — $13.00