Nevada's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 an hour, $4.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $24,960 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $22,164 a year, or $852.48 every two weeks.
What the Nevada minimum wage pays
| At $12.00 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $12.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $96.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $480.00 |
| Every two weeks | $960.00 |
| Per month | $2,080.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $24,960.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $852.48 |
| Take-home per year | $22,164.48 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nevada income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $12,480 a year and about $11,525 after taxes.
Nevada minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour, effective July 1, 2026, and it applies to all employees in the state unless a specific exemption covers them. No increase has been announced. | Nevada Labor Commissioner, 2026 Minimum Wage Bulletin |
| Daily overtime | If you earn less than $18.00 an hour, you get time and a half for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period, as well as over 40 in a week. A mutually agreed four 10-hour-day schedule is the exception. | Nevada Labor Commissioner, 2026 Annual Bulletin: Daily Overtime |
How Nevada's minimum wage compares
Nevada has the 24th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with New Mexico.
The typical (median) worker in Nevada earns $22.91 an hour, so the minimum wage is 52% of the median wage. 10% of Nevada workers earn less than $13.59 an hour and 25% less than $17.38 (BLS, May 2025, all 1,551,540 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Nevada, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $12.00 | 6,600 |
| Gambling Dealers | $12.35 | 17,390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $12.70 | 42,520 |
| Bartenders | $13.20 | 16,830 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $13.20 | 12,750 |
| Childcare Workers | $14.30 | 3,740 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $24,960 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | $142 |
| 1 child | $4,256 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $7,091 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $8,006 | $8,231 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $24,960 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $624 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,248. Source
Nevada minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
$12.00 an hour.
How much is the Nevada minimum wage a year?
$24,960 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,080 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $22,164.
How much is the Nevada minimum wage after taxes?
About $852.48 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Nevada taxes.
Is Nevada's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Nevada minimum wage?
$18.00 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Michigan minimum wage ($13.73) · Virginia minimum wage ($12.77) · New Mexico minimum wage ($12.00) · South Dakota minimum wage ($11.85) · Minnesota minimum wage ($11.41) · Arkansas minimum wage ($11.00) · Ohio minimum wage ($11.00) · Montana minimum wage ($10.85)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.