Statutory minimum wage in Nevada (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Nevada's minimum wage is set by Article 15, section 16 of the Nevada Constitution at $12.00 per hour from 1 July 2024. The same section sets the federal rate instead if that is higher, and allows the Legislature to set a higher rate.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | $12.00 per hour [2] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Employees under 18 years of age who are employed by a nonprofit organisation for after-school or summer employment, or as a trainee for no more than 90 days, are excluded from the constitutional minimum wage. No other age-based rate is set. [2] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workersEmployees | No tip credit: tipped employees must be paid the full state minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. [3] |
| Overtime payEmployees | Time and a half for hours over 40 in a week. Employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage also get overtime after 8 hours in a workday, unless they agree to four 10-hour days. [1] |
Notes
- The Constitution sets one rate, with no health-benefit tier. The published text of NRS 608.250 still lists $11.00 where the employer offers health benefits and $12.00 otherwise; the US Department of Labor lists $12.00.
- No scheduled change was found. The Constitution applies the federal minimum wage instead if it is greater than $12.00 per hour, and allows the Legislature to set a higher rate by law.
Sources
- Nevada Legislature: NRS Chapter 608 Compensation, Wages and Hours, NRS 608.250 (Internet Archive snapshot of 6 October 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Nevada Legislature: The Constitution of the State of Nevada, Article 15, Section 16 (Internet Archive snapshot of 1 January 2026, text revised 9 December 2024) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, table revised 1 July 2026 (Internet Archive snapshot of 4 October 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| National statutory minimum wage | Yes (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Current adult minimum wage (gross) | $7.25 per hour (source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division) |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | A new employee under 20 years of age may be paid not less than $4.25 an hour during the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with an employer. (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Nevada and neighbouring states
| State | National statutory minimum wage | Current adult minimum wage (gross) | Age bands, reduced rates and exclusions | Next scheduled change | Amount from next change (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Yes | $12.00 per hour | Under-18s in nonprofit after-school/summer jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Arizona | Yes | $15.15 per hour | ⚠ Not yet verified | 1 January 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| California | Yes | $16.90 per hour | Minors receive the same minimum wage as adults. Employers may pay learners, regardless of age, at least 85 percent of the minimum wage (rounded to the nearest nickel) during their first 160 hours in an occupation in which they have no similar or related experience. | 1 January 2027 | $17.40 per hour |
| Idaho | Yes | $7.25 per hour | New hires under 20 years of age may be paid $4.25 per hour, but only for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment. | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Oregon | Yes (state law) | Employees: $15.55 per hour (standard rate) Employees, Portland metro: $16.80 per hour (Portland metro) Employees, Non-urban: $14.55 per hour (non-urban counties) | None; same rate for minors | 1 July 2027 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Utah | Yes (state law) | $7.25 per hour | Commission may set minor/learner rates; FLSA jobs excluded | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Nevada
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+, within limits · Growing at home: Yes if no store within 25 miles
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: Posted limit; 80 mph cap · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): Posted limit; 80 mph cap
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (after 6+ months on a permit) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15.5 (instruction permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Class 1, 2, 3 (bicycle)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes ("safe and sane" Class C only)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Not named; concealed "dangerous weapon" banned · Locking or one-handed knives: Banned on school and child care property
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+ (purchase, consume, possess in public)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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