Minimum Wage in Nevada
The current Nevada minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $12.00 per hour for all employees since July 1, 2024 (the former lower rate for employers offering health benefits was eliminated). If the federal minimum wage rises above $12, the federal rate applies. Nev. Const. art. 15, §16; Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
| Minimum wage | $12.00 per hour for all employees since July 1, 2024 (the former lower rate for employers offering health benefits was eliminated). If the federal minimum wage rises above $12, the federal rate applies. No further increase is set in the constitution. Constitution text: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Const/NvConst.html |
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| Tipped minimum wage | No tip credit. Tips and gratuities may not be counted toward the $12.00 minimum wage. Source: Nev. Const. art. 15, §16(4) |
| Overtime | Employees earning less than 1.5 times the minimum wage get time and one-half for hours over 40 in a week or over 8 in a workday (unless they agree to a 4-day, 10-hour schedule). Employees earning at least 1.5 times the minimum wage get overtime only after 40 hours a week. Executive, administrative, professional and some commission employees are exempt. Source: NRS 608.018 |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
$12.00 per hour for all employees since July 1, 2024 (the former lower rate for employers offering health benefits was eliminated). If the federal minimum wage rises above $12, the federal rate applies.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
No tip credit. Tips and gratuities may not be counted toward the $12.00 minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in Nevada?
Employees earning less than 1.5 times the minimum wage get time and one-half for hours over 40 in a week or over 8 in a workday (unless they agree to a 4-day, 10-hour schedule). Employees earning at least 1.5 times the minimum wage get overtime only after 40 hours a week. Executive, administrative, professional and some commission employees are exempt.
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.