Minimum wage in Nebraska
Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,200 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: wowt.com.
$15.00Minimum wage per hour
$2.13Tipped cash wage
$22.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
$15.26From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $15.26 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
Employers with 4+ employees. Youth (14-15) wage $13.50 under LB 258. Further 1.75% annual increases from 2028 (exact amounts not yet published).
City and county minimum wages
Omaha and Lincoln ordinances setting $15.55 for 2027 are blocked/in litigation. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Nebraska
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.00 | $12.83 |
| Week (40 hours) | $600 | $513 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,224 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 | $26,684 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.50 an hour at the Nebraska minimum.
How Nebraska compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $15.26 on January 1, 2027 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.71 on January 1, 2027 |
| Iowa | $7.25 | — |
| Kansas | $7.25 | — |
| Missouri | $15.00 | — |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 on January 1, 2027 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?
- The Nebraska minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Nebraska's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $15.26 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Nebraska?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Nebraska?
- About $31,200 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $26,684 after federal and state taxes.