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Minimum Wage in Nevada

Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 per hour for all employers, tips cannot be counted toward it, and no increase is currently scheduled.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Nevada at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$12.00
Set by the Nevada Constitution at $12.00 for all employers since July 1, 2024.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$12.00 (no tip credit)
The Constitution bars counting tips toward the minimum wage.
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
The rate rises only if the federal minimum exceeds $12.00 or the Legislature sets a higher rate by law.

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The rules in Nevada

What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Nevada: $12.00. Set by the Nevada Constitution at $12.00 for all employers since July 1, 2024.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Nevada?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Nevada: $12.00 (no tip credit). The Constitution bars counting tips toward the minimum wage.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Nevada?

Next scheduled increase in Nevada: None scheduled. The rate rises only if the federal minimum exceeds $12.00 or the Legislature sets a higher rate by law.

Where do the Nevada minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Nev. Const. art. 15, 16. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The Nevada Constitution sets one $12.00 rate from July 1, 2024 and lets the Legislature set a higher minimum wage by law.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.