Nebraska · Checked October 25, 2026
Nebraska minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Nebraska minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. Next: $15.26 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Nebraska: $15.00 an hour. Employers with 4 or more employees.
Coming up: $15.26 on January 1, 2027 (a 1.75% raise under LB 258).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $2.13. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Nebraska does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Quits | Same as if fired |
| Law | Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1230 |
Take-home pay in Nebraska
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Nebraska taxes with the Nebraska paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Nebraska 2027 rate under LB 258, reported by WOWT (Sept 23, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?
$15.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Employers with 4 or more employees.
Is the Nebraska minimum wage going up in 2027?
$15.26 on January 1, 2027 (a 1.75% raise under LB 258).
When is a final paycheck due in Nebraska?
If fired or laid off: next scheduled payday or within 2 weeks, whichever is earlier. If the employee quits: same as if fired.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.