Hourly to Salary for Nebraska (2026)
Nebraska (NE) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$13.50/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$28,080
Median Hourly Rate
$31.73/hr
Median Household Income
$66,000
State Income Tax Rate
5.84%
How This Calculator Works in Nebraska
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Nebraska. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Nebraska Overview
Nebraska's minimum wage is $13.50/hr per hour — Nebraska voters approved a minimum wage increase to $13.50/hr with a path to $15/hr. The state's cost of living is below the national average. The median hourly wage in Nebraska is approximately $31.73/hr, and the median household income is $66,000. Nebraska's voter-approved minimum wage path to $15/hr outpaces many Midwestern neighbors and reflects growing support for higher wages in traditionally lower-cost states.
How Nebraska Compares
Nebraska's minimum wage of $13.50 is higher than neighboring Kansas's $7.25. The median hourly rate of $31.73 exceeds Kansas's $30.77. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Nebraska's cost of living index is 92 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $7.25/hr min wage | Kansas has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $30.77, and a state income tax rate up to 5.7%. |
| Iowa | $7.25/hr min wage | Iowa has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $29.81, and a state income tax rate up to 5.7%. |
| South Dakota | $11.20/hr min wage | South Dakota has a minimum wage of $11.20, a median hourly rate of approximately $30.29, and no state income tax. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Nebraska's minimum wage of $13.50 yields an annual salary of $28,080. The median hourly wage in Nebraska is approximately $31.73, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Nebraska Residents
- 1Nebraska's voter-approved $13.50/hr minimum wage (with a path to $15) combines with a below-average cost of living to give workers solid purchasing power in the Midwest. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Nebraska.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Nebraska has a state income tax with a top rate of 5.84%. Factor in both state and federal taxes when estimating take-home pay from your hourly rate.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Nebraska, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.