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Nebraska Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Nebraska minimum wage is $15.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Nebraska.
Indexed to inflation starting in 2027.
Nebraska wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$15.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Nebraska follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $2.13/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $15.00/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is earlier. Quit: Next payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is earlier.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min off-premises lunch for certain shifts (assembly / mechanical / manufacturing). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Nebraska pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Nebraska. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Nebraska follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Nebraska figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Nebraska's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.