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Nevada Statewide Rule

Nevada Minimum Wage Preemption Under NRS 608

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Nevada (2026)

Key Facts

Minimum
Statewide minimum wage $12.00 per hour
Tip Credit
No tip credit allowed in Nevada
Minimum
Local minimum wage preempted
Age Restriction
Labor Commissioner enforces wages
Constitutional Protection
Constitutional protection in Article 15
Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Nevada Legislature

Summary

Nevada sets minimum wage statewide through constitutional and statutory provisions, preempting local wage ordinances and standardizing employer obligations.

NRS 608.250 Requirement of employer to pay; incremental annual increase; penalty. [Effective through December 31, 2027.] 1. Each employer shall pay to each employee of the employer a wage of not less than: (a) Beginning July 1, 2019: (1) If the employer offers health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $7.25 per hour worked. (2) If the employer does not offer health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $8.25 per hour worked. (b) Beginning July 1, 2020: (1) If the employer offers health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $8.00 per hour worked. (2) If the employer does not offer health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $9.00 per hour worked. (c) Beginning July 1, 2021: (1) If the employer offers health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $8.75 per hour worked. (2) If the employer does not offer health benefits to the employee in the manner described in Section 16 of Article 15 of the Nevada Constitution, $9.75 per hour worked.

Source: Nevada LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

NRS 608.250 and Article 15, Section 16 of the Nevada Constitution establish a uniform statewide minimum wage. As of July 2024, the minimum wage is $12.00 per hour for all employees regardless of health benefits offered. The state Labor Commissioner enforces wage rules, and local governments cannot enact higher minimum wages. Tipped employees must still receive the full minimum wage; Nevada does not permit a tip credit. Employers must post required wage notices and maintain accurate payroll records under NRS 608.115.

Violations & Penalties

Minimum wage violations result in back pay, liquidated damages, civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, and Labor Commissioner enforcement under NRS 608.195.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada's minimum wage?
$12.00 per hour for all employees as of July 2024, regardless of whether the employer offers qualifying health benefits.
Can Las Vegas set a higher minimum wage?
No. Nevada's constitutional minimum wage and NRS 608 preempt local wage ordinances. Cities cannot mandate higher wages than state law.

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