Verified against official state labor departments Updated for 2026

Nevada Minimum Wage (2026)

The current Nevada minimum wage, how tipped and youth pay work, the state's overtime rules, and the labor laws that go with your paycheck.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jul 6, 2026
Basic minimum wage
$12.00 /hr
State minimum wage
Tipped cash wage
$12.00 /hr
No tip credit allowed
Federal floor
Above $7.25
Exceeds the $7.25 federal minimum

The Nevada minimum wage for 2026 is $12.00 per hour.

Nevada does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees receive the full minimum wage.

Wage rates for 2026

Basic minimum wage
$12.00 per hour
Tip credit
No Not allowed; full wage required
Tipped employee wage
$12.00 per hour, plus tips
Youth / training wage
No separate youth wage.

Overtime & premium pay

TypeRequirement
Daily8 hours (1.5x)
Weekly40 hours (1.5x)

Daily overtime after 8 hours applies only to employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage. Higher earners get overtime after 40 hours weekly.

Related labor laws in Nevada

Paid sick leave

Required. Nevada requires paid leave that can be used for any reason at employers with 50 or more workers.

Nevada paid sick leave & PTO payout →

Overtime

Overtime is required after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day, after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Daily overtime after 8 hours applies only to employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage. Higher earners get overtime after 40 hours weekly.

Full Nevada overtime laws & calculator →

Pay frequency & final paycheck

Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.

Nevada final paycheck deadline →

Meal & rest breaks

Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Nevada and federal rules.

Nevada meal & rest break laws →

Time off to vote

Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.

Nevada voting leave law →

Jury duty

Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.

Nevada jury duty leave law →

Bereavement leave

Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.

Nevada bereavement leave law →

As of 2026, no city or county in Nevada sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $12.00 applies everywhere.

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Common questions

Nevada minimum wage FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Nevada for 2026?
The minimum wage in Nevada for 2026 is $12.00 per hour.
How much is Nevada minimum wage per year?
At $12.00 an hour, full-time work (40 hours a week) comes to about $24,960 a year before taxes. Use the calculator on this page to try your own hours.
What are the overtime rules in Nevada?
Overtime is required after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day, after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Daily overtime after 8 hours applies only to employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage. Higher earners get overtime after 40 hours weekly.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must be paid the full minimum wage of $12.00 per hour, and tips are on top of that.
Is there a youth or training minimum wage in Nevada?
No separate youth wage.
Does Nevada require paid sick leave?
Required. Nevada requires paid leave that can be used for any reason at employers with 50 or more workers.
Where can I find official Nevada minimum wage information?
You can find official information from the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner, linked on this page.

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.