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Nebraska Minimum Wage: $13.50/hr

Current minimum wage information for Nebraska, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$13.50 State minimum wage
$2.13 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $13.50/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $2.13/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Increasing $1.50 annually until reaching $15.00 on January 1, 2026..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$13.50/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$2.13/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Increasing $1.50 annually until reaching $15.00 on January 1, 2026.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption applies.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply.

Exemptions

Employers of 4 or fewer employees are exempt from the state minimum wage. Standard FLSA exemptions apply.

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