Overtime for Nevada (2026)

How This Calculator Works in Nevada

This overtime calculator applies Nevada's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Nevada's daily overtime thresholds and weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.

Nevada Overview

Nevada has a conditional daily overtime rule: employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage receive time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day. Higher-paid workers only qualify for the standard federal weekly overtime after 40 hours. The state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour — Nevada's minimum wage is $12/hr. The state has a unique daily overtime provision: employers must pay time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day if the employee earns less than 1.5 times the minimum wage.

How Nevada Compares

Nevada's minimum wage of $12.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Unlike most states, Nevada enforces daily overtime, which can significantly increase pay for workers with long shifts. Neighboring California has a minimum wage of $16.50 and also has daily overtime rules.

The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Nevada's minimum wage of $12.00 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.

Tips for Nevada Residents

• 1Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
• 2Nevada has a conditional daily overtime rule: employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage receive time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day. Higher-paid workers only qualify for the standard federal weekly overtime after 40 hours. Plan your schedule around these thresholds to understand your expected pay.
• 3Nevada has no state income tax, so overtime earnings are only subject to federal income tax and FICA. This means you keep a larger share of overtime pay than workers in states with income taxes.
• 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
• 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Nevada's department of labor.

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