Nevada minimum wage 2026–2027: $12.00 now
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour, in force since July 1, 2024 – $4.75 more than the federal $7.25. No increase is scheduled: Nevada's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act.
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Nevada minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $12.00 | July 1, 2024 | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $12.00 (full wage) | now | official |
When does the Nevada minimum wage go up?
No increase is scheduled: Nevada's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act. There is no automatic inflation adjustment.
Tipped workers in Nevada
Nevada does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
Nevada minimum wage history
The rate has not changed since at least 2024: $12.00.
| January 1 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks tied 24th with 1 other of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Nevada's $12.00 is $0.47 above it. Neighbors: Arizona $15.15, California $16.90, Idaho $7.25, Oregon $14.55–$16.80, Utah $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 8 hours a day for workers earning under 1.5 times the minimum wage; over 40 a week for all, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $480.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $570.00.
Good to know
- Nevada does not allow a tip credit (DOL tipped table).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Nevada is enforced by the Nevada Labor Commissioner; wage claims: labor.nv.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Nevada minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada right now?
$12.00 an hour for most adult workers. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour, in force since July 1, 2024 – $4.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Nevada minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $12.00 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
How much is the Nevada minimum wage per year?
At $12.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $480.00 a week, about $2,080 a month and $24,960 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Nevada?
With the Nevada Labor Commissioner – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.