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Nevada Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Nevada minimum wage is $12.00/hour. Overtime is required daily (over 8 hrs) and weekly (over 40). Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Nevada.
Single statewide rate; Nevada re-indexes on July 1. No tip credit allowed.
Nevada wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$12.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- Daily over 8 hours and weekly over 40. Nevada requires 1.5× over 8 hours in a 24-hour period (but only for employees earning less than 1.5× the minimum wage) and over 40/week.
- Tipped pay
- $12.00/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 3 days of termination. Quit: Next payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for continuous shifts of 8+ hrs. Rest: 10-min paid rest per 4 hrs worked.
Nevada pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Nevada. 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
Nevada follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Nevada figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Nevada'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.