Nevada’s minimum wage has been rising steadily, and since July 1, 2024 all workers in the state earn at least $12.00 per hour — a single unified rate that swept away the old two-tier system. Whether you are starting a hospitality job on the Las Vegas Strip, comparing hourly offers in Reno, or simply checking that your paycheck is correct, this calculator gives you an instant, clear picture of your gross weekly, monthly and annual earnings at any hourly rate, including the overtime premium when you work more than 40 hours a week.
How it works
Enter your hourly wage (pre-filled at Nevada’s current state minimum of $12.00 per hour) and the number of hours you work each week. The calculator then:
- Splits your hours into regular time (up to 40 hours) and overtime (any hours above 40).
- Multiplies regular hours by your hourly rate and overtime hours by 1.5 times your hourly rate — the Nevada and federal FLSA overtime floor.
- Aggregates weekly gross pay into monthly (weekly x 52 / 12) and annual (weekly x 52) figures.
- Runs the same calculation at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and shows you the annual difference so you can immediately see how much more Nevada law puts in your pocket.
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Nevada minimum wage — the current figures
Nevada’s minimum wage is $12.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2024. This rate applies to virtually all Nevada employees. The two-tier system — which previously allowed a lower rate for workers with employer-provided health benefits — was eliminated by Senate Bill 441 and fully phased out as of July 1, 2024.
| Worker category | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| All Nevada employees (unified rate) | $12.00 / hr | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 / hr | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Nevada advantage over federal | +$4.75 / hr | — |
Some Nevada cities and counties may adopt local ordinances. Always confirm the rate that applies to your specific location and industry, and check the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner for the latest updates.
Worked example — 40 regular hours at $12.00 / hr
A full-time Nevada worker at the state minimum with a standard 40-hour week:
- Regular hours: 40 x $12.00 = $480.00 / week
- Overtime hours: 0
- Weekly gross: $480.00
- Monthly gross: $480.00 x 52 / 12 = $2,080.00
- Annual gross: $480.00 x 52 = $24,960.00
At the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour for the same 40-hour week, annual gross would be only $15,080. Nevada’s higher floor means this worker earns $9,880 more per year than they would if only the federal rate applied.
Worked example — 45 hours with overtime
Now suppose the same worker puts in 45 hours during a busy week on the casino floor:
- Regular pay: 40 x $12.00 = $480.00
- Overtime pay: 5 x ($12.00 x 1.5) = 5 x $18.00 = $90.00
- Weekly gross: $570.00
- Monthly gross (if every week): $570.00 x 52 / 12 = $2,470.00
- Annual gross (if every week): $570.00 x 52 = $29,640.00
That five-hour overtime block adds $90 for the week. For workers in Nevada’s hospitality, retail, and logistics sectors where extra shifts are common, overtime premiums compound significantly over a full year.
Nevada overtime rules — what this calculator covers
Nevada workers benefit from two separate overtime protections:
- Weekly overtime (FLSA): hours beyond 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5x the regular rate. This applies to all covered, non-exempt employees regardless of wage level.
- Daily overtime (NRS 608.018): for employees earning less than 1.5x the applicable minimum wage (less than $18.00/hr at the current $12.00 minimum), hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday are also paid at 1.5x.
Because this calculator accepts total weekly hours — not a day-by-day schedule — it applies only the weekly threshold. If your shifts routinely exceed 8 hours per day and your wage is below $18.00/hr, your actual overtime entitlement will be higher than the figure shown here. Use the calculator as a planning estimate rather than a payroll guarantee.
Every figure displayed is gross pay — before federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any voluntary deductions. Nevada has no state income tax, so there is no state withholding to account for, but federal deductions still reduce your take-home pay below the gross figures shown here.