Minimum Wage in Nevada
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Nevada requires a two-tiered minimum wage based on whether employers provide health insurance benefits.
How Nevada treats Minimum Wage
Nevada maintains two minimum wage rates: a higher rate for employers who do not provide qualifying health insurance, and a lower rate for those who do. Both rates adjust annually for inflation. As of 2024, the rates exceed the federal minimum significantly. Nevada does not permit a tip credit, meaning tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage before tips are added.
The general definition of Minimum Wage
The lowest hourly wage an employer is legally required to pay employees.
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that employers must pay workers by law. The federal minimum wage in the United States is currently $7.25 per hour, but many states and cities have set their own higher minimums. Employers cannot pay workers less than the applicable minimum wage, even if the worker agrees to it. The minimum wage applies to most employees, though some categories (like certain trainees or workers with disabilities) may have exceptions. Violations can result in lawsuits, penalties, and back-pay owed to employees.
Read the full Minimum Wage entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.