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Nevada Minimum Wage (2026)
$12.00 per hour · 2026 $4.75 above federal unchanged since 2025
At a glance
$24,960
Full-time annual (40h × 52w)
$2,080
Monthly
$12.00
Tipped cash wage + tips
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no increase vs 2025
| Hourly (2026) | $12.00 |
| Hourly (2025) | $12.00 |
| vs federal ($7.25) | +$4.75/hr higher |
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
$12.00 per hour for 2026.
How much is $12.00/hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $24,960 per year before taxes, about $2,080 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=12.
Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?
Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.
Wage history (2019–2026)
2022: $10.50 2023: $11.25 ↑ 2024: $11.25 2025: $12.00 ↑ 2026: $12.00
Tipped employees in Nevada
Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($12.00 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($12.00). Nevada does not allow a tip credit — tipped staff must be paid the full minimum before tips.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Nevada labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-09. Overtime rules by state → · 2027 increases →