Minimum wage in Nevada in 2026
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 an hour in 2026. No increase is scheduled in state law.
Checked against official sources.
Nevada minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $12.00
- A week, 40 hours
- $480.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $24,960
- Tipped cash wage
- $12.00same as minimum wage
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Tipped workers
Nevada does not allow a tip credit. Tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips.
Nevada minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.50 to $10.50 |
| 2023 | $10.25 to $11.25 |
| 2024 | $12.00 |
| 2025 | $12.00 |
| 2026 | $12.00 |
Nevada's constitution set $12.00 from July 1, 2024, with no inflation raises. The Labor Commissioner confirms the rate every July 1. Since July 1, 2024, Nevada has one rate, whether or not the employer offers health benefits.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 an hour in 2026. No increase is scheduled in state law.
How much is minimum wage a year in Nevada?
At $12.00 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week earns $480.00 a week and $24,960 a year before taxes.
What is the minimum wage for tipped workers in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit. Tipped workers must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips.
When does the minimum wage go up in Nevada?
No increase is scheduled in state law. Nevada's constitution set $12.00 from July 1, 2024, with no inflation raises. The Labor Commissioner confirms the rate every July 1.
Minimum wage in other Western states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2026 Annual Bulletin, Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner, updated
- State Minimum Wage Laws, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Changes in Basic Minimum Wages in Non-Farm Employment Under State Law, 1968 to 2024, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.