NVNevada pay rules
Minimum wage $12.00. Overtime after 8 hours in a day and 40 in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due within 3 days of being fired.
Nevada minimum wage$12.00 now
Nevada overtime lawsDaily overtime after 8 hours
Nevada final paycheck lawFired: within 3 days of being fired
Nevada PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Nevada | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $12.00 an hour since July 1, 2024. No change planned. Single statewide rate since July 1, 2024. The two-tier health-benefit rate was abolished. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | $12.00, the full minimum wage, with tips on top. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week. Employees earning less than 1.5x the minimum wage ($18.00) also get 1.5x after 8 hours in a 24-hour period. No double time. | NRS 608.018checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | Within 3 days of being fired | NRS 608.020, 608.030, 608.040checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier | NRS 608.020, 608.030, 608.040checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | Wages continue at your true hourly rate for up to 30 days if final pay is late. | NRS 608.020, 608.030, 608.040checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs payout of unused vacation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | 30-minute meal break for 8 continuous hours of work (employers with 2 or more employees). | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | Paid 10-minute rest period for each 4 hours or major fraction. None under 3.5 hours. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.