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Nevada Minimum Wage: $12.00/hr

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

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$12.00 State minimum wage
$12.00 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $12.00/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $12.00/hr.
  • Effective: 2024-07-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Single minimum wage rate of $12.00/hour regardless of benefits offered. Annual CPI adjustments beginning 2025..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$12.00/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$12.00/hr
  • Effective date2024-07-01

Scheduled Increases

Single minimum wage rate of $12.00/hour regardless of benefits offered. Annual CPI adjustments beginning 2025.

Local Exceptions

None. State law sets a uniform rate.

Overtime Rules

Nevada requires overtime at 1.5x after 8 hours per day if the employee's regular rate is less than 1.5x the minimum wage. Federal 40-hour rule also applies.

Exemptions

No tip credit allowed. Certain domestic workers and agricultural workers may have separate provisions.

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