Nevada Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour in 2026. That is $4.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Nevada minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Nevada minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note A flat $12.00/hr applies statewide (since Jul 1, 2024), with no tip credit — tipped workers earn the full minimum.
Nevada minimum-wage earnings at $12.00/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $240 | $1,040 | $12,480 |
| 30h | $360 | $1,560 | $18,720 |
| 40h (full time) | $480 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the Nevada labor department.
What Nevada’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $12.00/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $480.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $24,960 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
The Nevada minimum wage in 2026 is $12.00 per hour. That is $4.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. A flat $12.00/hr applies statewide (since Jul 1, 2024), with no tip credit — tipped workers earn the full minimum.
What is Nevada's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $12.00/hr earns about $24,960 a year before tax — roughly $2,080 a month or $480 a week.
Is Nevada's minimum wage going up?
A flat $12.00/hr applies statewide (since Jul 1, 2024), with no tip credit — tipped workers earn the full minimum.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped employees must be paid the full $12.00/hr minimum wage before tips.
Do cities in Nevada have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the Nevada labor department.
Is this Nevada minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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