The minimum wage in Nevada is $10.25 per hour for employees who are offered qualifying health benefits, and $11.25 per hour for employees who are not offered qualifying health benefits. These rates are effective as of July 1, 2023. The minimum wage in Nevada is indexed to inflation, so it automatically increases each year with the cost of living. The minimum wage is also set to increase to $12.00 per hour by 2024.
There are a few exemptions to the Nevada minimum wage. Tipped workers are paid a lower minimum wage of $3.35 per hour, but they must also receive tips that bring their hourly earnings up to the minimum wage. Employees under the age of 16 are also paid a lower minimum wage of $8.25 per hour, but only if they are working in their first 90 days of employment.
The minimum wage is an important issue for many people in Nevada. It is a matter of fairness, economic security, and quality of life. The debate over the minimum wage is likely to continue in Nevada.
The minimum wage in Las Vegas is scheduled to increase to $12 per hour in July 2024. For now it matches the same minimum wage as Nevada.
A Workstream hiring specialist can help you identify high impact ways to improve your applicant experience, and even help you determine what is a good hourly wage for your location and business.
