Nevada · Checked October 25, 2026
Nevada minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Nevada minimum wage is $12.00 an hour. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
Nevada: $12.00 an hour.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: Full minimum wage (no tip credit). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Over 40 in a week, and over 8 hours in a 24-hour period for employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage. (Nevada Revised Statutes 608.018)
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Immediately |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier |
| Law | Nev. Rev. Stat. 608.020, 608.030 |
Take-home pay in Nevada
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Nevada taxes with the Nevada 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)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
$12.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Nevada minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in Nevada?
If fired or laid off: immediately. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier.
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.