2018 Nevada Minimum Wage
The 2018 Nevada Minimum Wage is $8.25.
Effective 2018-01-01Source: State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2018 Annual Bulletin (Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner)Verified 2026-08-31
Compared with 2017
Every figure on this page is unchanged from 2017.
| Item | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $8.25 | $8.25 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
Who it applies to
All employees in the State of Nevada unless otherwise exempted
What changed this year, and why
Nevada's minimum wage rates effective July 1, 2018
Common questions
- Are there different minimum wage rates in Nevada?
- Yes. A lower rate applies to employees whose employers offer qualifying health benefits.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Nevada's 2018 minimum wage bulletin announces rates that "shall apply to all employees in the State of Nevada unless otherwise exempted." The standard rate is $8.25 per hour, but the bulletin does not define which workers are exempted. Under federal and state law, minors, full-time students, and workers in formal training programs may qualify for a subminimum wage that is lower than the standard rate. Nevada's bulletin sets the floor for most employees at $8.25 per hour, but employers who pay a reduced rate must show that the worker falls within an approved exemption category. If you are a young worker, a student, or a trainee in Nevada and your employer pays you less than $8.25, contact the Office of the Labor Commissioner to verify whether the subminimum rate applies to your situation.
RATES SHALL APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE OF NEVADA UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED.
State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2018 Annual Bulletin (Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner is the state agency responsible for enforcing the minimum wage. The 2018 bulletin states that copies may be obtained from the Labor Commissioner's offices at 1818 College Parkway, Suite 102, Carson City, Nevada 89706, phone (775) 684-1890, or at 3300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 225, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102, phone (702) 486-2650. If you work in Nevada and believe your employer is not paying the $8.25 per hour minimum wage, you should contact one of these offices. The Labor Commissioner can help you understand your rights under Nevada law and can accept a wage complaint if your employer has underpaid you. Workers who need a copy of the bulletin or who have questions about whether the rate applies to their job should reach out to the Carson City or Las Vegas office directly.
Copies may also be obtained from the Labor Commissioner’s Offices at 1818 College Parkway, Suite 102 Carson City, Nevada 89706 (775) 684-1890 or 3300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 225 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 (702) 486-2650
State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2018 Annual Bulletin (Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner)
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
Nevada's minimum wage is set under Article 15, Section 16(A) of the Constitution of the State of Nevada. The 2018 annual bulletin was posted on April 1, 2018, and the rates took effect on July 1, 2018. Nevada law provides for an annual cost-of-living adjustment to the minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Each year, the governor announces the adjusted rate in a bulletin like this one. The adjustment reflects changes in the cost of living so that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. Nevada workers and employers should watch for the governor's annual bulletin, which is typically posted in the spring and takes effect on July 1 of each year. The 2018 standard rate announced in this bulletin is $8.25 per hour.
MINIMUM WAGE 2018 ANNUAL BULLETIN POSTED APRIL 1, 2018 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 15, SECTION 16(A) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE GOVERNOR HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM WAGE RATES SHALL APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE OF NEVADA UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED.
State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2018 Annual Bulletin (Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
State of Nevada Minimum Wage 2018 Annual Bulletin (Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner)
- Hourly
RATES SHALL APPLY TO ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE OF NEVADA UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED. THESE RATES ARE EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2018. FOR EMPLOYEES TO WHOM QUALIFIYING HEALTH BENEFITS HAVE BEEN OFFERED/MADE AVAILABLE BY THE EMPLOYER: NO LESS THAN $7.25 PER HOUR FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES: NO LESS THAN $8.25 PER HOUR
Other years
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