Minimum Wage in Nebraska
The current Nebraska minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $15.00 per hour from January 1 through December 31, 2026 (applies to employers with 4 or more employees). Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1203
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour from January 1 through December 31, 2026 (applies to employers with 4 or more employees). Employers may pay a youth minimum wage of $13.50 to non-emancipated workers aged 14 and 15, and student-learners at least 75% of the minimum. Scheduled increase: the rate rises by 1.75% on January 1, 2027, and by 1.75% each January 1 after that; the Nebraska Department of Labor publishes the new rate by October 15. The 4-employee coverage threshold is from the U.S. Department of Labor state table. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1203 |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour plus all tips, and wages plus tips must reach at least the full minimum wage. The employer bears the burden of proving the employee is paid by way of tips. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1203(3) |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?
$15.00 per hour from January 1 through December 31, 2026 (applies to employers with 4 or more employees). Employers may pay a youth minimum wage of $13.50 to non-emancipated workers aged 14 and 15, and student-learners at least 75% of the minimum.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nebraska?
Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour plus all tips, and wages plus tips must reach at least the full minimum wage. The employer bears the burden of proving the employee is paid by way of tips.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.