Current minimum wage in Nevada
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour for all workers, a flat rate in place since July 1, 2024 when the old two-tier system tied to health benefits ended. Nevada bans tip credits, and lower paid workers earn daily overtime after 8 hours.
The rate rose from $11.25 (effective July 1, 2023) to $12.00 on July 1, 2024, an increase of $0.75 an hour or $1,560 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
No increase is scheduled; Nevada's constitution keeps the rate at $12.00 unless the federal minimum wage rises above it.
Tipped minimum wage
Nevada does not allow employers to take a tip credit. Tipped workers earn the full $12.00 an hour before tips. Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips.
What minimum wage pays in Nevada
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $240.00 | $12,480 |
| 25 hours | $300.00 | $15,600 |
| 30 hours | $360.00 | $18,720 |
| 35 hours | $420.00 | $21,840 |
| 40 hours | $480.00 | $24,960 |
After federal taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $22,165 a year, or $852 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Nevada paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $12 an hour.
Overtime rules
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a week, and after 8 hours in a 24 hour period for workers paid less than one and a half times the minimum wage.
City and county minimum wages
No local minimum wages.
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks #24 of 51 for its minimum wage, tied with 1 other state at the same rate. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
The Nevada minimum wage is $12.00 an hour as of July 1, 2024.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 minimum wage before tips. Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips.
When does the Nevada minimum wage go up next?
No increase is scheduled; Nevada's constitution keeps the rate at $12.00 unless the federal minimum wage rises above it.
How much is minimum wage in Nevada per year?
At $12.00 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $480 and a full year pays $24,960 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $22,165 after federal taxes.
How does overtime work in Nevada?
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a week, and after 8 hours in a 24 hour period for workers paid less than one and a half times the minimum wage.