Minimum wage in Nevada
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour, $4.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $24,960 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$12.00Minimum wage per hour
$12.00Tipped cash wage
$18.00Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
Who gets which rate
Single $12.00 rate since July 1, 2024 (health-benefit tier eliminated). No tip credit.
What the minimum wage pays in Nevada
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $12.00 | $10.66 |
| Week (40 hours) | $480 | $426 |
| Month | $2,080 | $1,847 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $24,960 | $22,165 |
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 $18.00 an hour at the Nevada minimum. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a 24-hour period for employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage.
How Nevada compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $12.00 | — |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $15.65 on January 1, 2027 |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 on January 1, 2027 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | — |
| Oregon | $15.55 | — |
| Utah | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
- The Nevada minimum wage is $12.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Nevada's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
- Tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $12.00 before tips.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Nevada?
- About $24,960 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $22,165 after federal taxes.