Current Minimum Wage in Nevada
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour as of 2026. This is $4.75 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $12.00 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $96 | 8 |
| Weekly | $480 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $960 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,080 | ~173 |
| Annual | $24,960 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Nevada does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $12.00/hr from their employer, with tips on top.
Scheduled Increases
Single rate of $12.00 as of July 2024. No two-tier system.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $9,900 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (NV)
~$17.68/hr
Based on cost of living index (104)
Cost of Living Context
Nevada's cost of living index is 104 (national average = 100). This means living in Nevada is 4.0% more expensive than the national average. The median hourly wage in Nevada is $19.46/hr, which is 62% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Unified single minimum wage rate since July 2024 (previously had two tiers based on benefits).
How This Compares
| Metric | NV | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $12.00 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $12.00 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $24,960 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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