Nebraska Wage Calculator

Nebraska Minimum Wage Guide

Nebraska Initiative 433 established a statutory minimum wage of $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026, with annual cost-of-living adjustments thereafter.

Statutory Rules

Standard Minimum Wage = $15.00 / hour
Tipped Employee Base Cash Wage = $2.13 / hour
Overtime Premium (Hours > 40) = 1.5 * Hourly Rate ($22.50 / hour)

Frequently Asked Questions

What if a tipped employee's tips do not equal $15.00 per hour?

Under Nebraska labor law, employers must make up any difference so the worker receives at least $15.00 per hour for all hours worked.

Are small businesses exempt from the $15.00 rate?

Employers with four or more employees must pay the statutory minimum wage. Certain small family and agricultural exemptions apply.