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
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 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.
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.
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.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Nevada and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Nevada sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $12.00 applies everywhere.