Nebraska Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00
per hour since January 1, 2026
Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Nebraska's minimum wage rises to $15.26 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.50 an hour).
Weekly
$600
Monthly (average)
$2,600
Annual
$31,200
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Nebraska hourly paycheck calculator.
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Nebraska Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.00
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$2.13
Tip credit up to $12.87
Next change
$15.26 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers of 4 or more employees.
Local Minimum Wages in Nebraska
No local rate above $15.00 is in effect. Omaha's adult minimum wage takes effect January 1, 2027 after a court declined to block that part of its ordinance, and Lincoln's ordinance has been blocked since July 17, 2026.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Nebraska
Employers in Nebraska can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count up to $12.87 an hour of tips toward the $15.00 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Wages plus tips must reach the minimum wage; the employer makes up any difference.
Cash wage
$2.13
Maximum tip credit
$12.87
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.00
Other Nebraska Minimum Wage Rates
- Youth wage, ages 14 and 15: $13.50. Created by LB258 from July 18, 2026
- Training wage, new hires aged 16 to 19, first 90 days: $13.50. $13.70 from January 1, 2027
- Student-learners in a vocational training program: $11.25. 75% of the minimum wage
Overtime Rules in Nebraska
Nebraska has no state overtime law; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.00 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.50. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Nebraska Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2025 | $13.50 |
| January 1, 2024 | $12.00 |
| January 1, 2023 | $10.50 |
Nebraska Minimum Wage in 2027
Nebraska's minimum wage rises to $15.26 an hour on January 1, 2027. LB258 (2026) replaced the inflation indexing from Initiative 433 with a fixed 1.75% annual increase: $15.53 in 2028, $15.80 in 2029 and $16.08 in 2030.
Nebraska Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Nebraska
Nebraska Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Nebraska Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Nebraska Department of Labor, State of Nebraska Minimum Wage poster
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1203 (as amended by LB258, 2026)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1203.01 (training wage)
- NDOL press release 338 (Dec 22, 2025)
- NDOL Wages fact sheet (Sept 11, 2026)
- City of Omaha Law Department statement (Sept 28, 2026)
- Nebraska Attorney General release on Lincoln injunction (July 17, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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