Nevada Minimum Wage (2026)
Nevada’s minimum wage is $12.00 — $4.75 above the federal $7.25, effective July 1, 2024. Tipped: no tip credit — tipped workers get the full minimum. Next change: no increase currently scheduled.
The minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00/hour in 2026 (effective July 1, 2024).
- Minimum wage$12.00
- Tipped minimumFull minimum (no tip credit)
- Next scheduled changeNone scheduled
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$24,960
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
None. Nevada has no future increase written into law; the rate changes only by legislation or ballot measure.
Nevada vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $15.55 | +$3.55 |
| Idaho | $7.25 | −$4.75 |
| Utah | $7.25 | −$4.75 |
| Arizona | $15.15 | +$3.15 |
| California | $16.90 | +$4.90 |
Nevada minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $12.00 |
| 2025 | $12.00 |
| 2024 | $12.00 |
| 2023 | $11.25 |
| 2022 | $10.50 |
| 2021 | $9.75 |
| 2020 | $9.00 |
| 2019 | $8.25 |
| 2018 | $8.25 |
| 2017 | $8.25 |
| 2016 | $8.25 |
| 2015 | $8.25 |
| 2014 | $8.25 |
| 2013 | $8.25 |
| 2012 | $8.25 |
| 2011 | $8.25 |
| 2010 | $7.55 |
| 2009 | $6.85 |
| 2008 | $6.33 |
| 2007 | $6.15 |
| 2006 | $5.15 |
| 2005 | $5.15 |
| 2004 | $5.15 |
| 2003 | $5.15 |
| 2002 | $5.15 |
| 2001 | $5.15 |
| 2000 | $5.15 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
No tip credit. Single $12.00 rate since 7-1-2024 (2022 constitutional amendment eliminated the two-tier health-benefits system and indexing). History pre-2024 uses the higher (no-benefits) tier of DOL's published ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
$12.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2024, which is $4.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Tipped workers must be paid the full state minimum before tips — Nevada does not allow a tip credit.
When does Nevada's minimum wage go up next?
No future increase is currently written into law; a change would require new legislation or a ballot measure.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Nevada per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $12.00/hour is $24,960 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Nevada labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.