Nevada adopts a single-tier $12.00 minimum wage with no tip credit.
Effective July 1, 2024, Nevada's minimum wage became a flat $12.00 per hour for all employees, regardless of health benefits. This change, enacted by Question 2 (2022), eliminates the previous two-tier system. Furthermore, Nevada explicitly prohibits employers from taking a tip credit against the minimum wage, ensuring tipped employees receive the full state minimum.
$12.00 Single-Tier Wage + No Tip Credit
Ensures all non-exempt employees receive at least $12.00/hour, with tips paid in addition to, not as a credit towards, this minimum.
What those rules do as a Nevada shift is created.
Teambridge's compliance engine evaluates every shift record against Nevada's wage and hour laws, including the updated minimum wage and tip credit prohibitions. This ensures that payroll calculations are accurate and compliant from the moment a shift is logged.
Minimum Wage Check
For every non-exempt hour worked, Teambridge verifies that the employee's effective hourly rate meets or exceeds the $12.00 Nevada minimum wage.
Tip Credit Prevention
The system automatically prevents any attempt to apply tips as a credit towards the minimum wage, ensuring tips are always supplemental income as required by NRS § 608.250.
Historical Compliance Log
All wage calculations and compliance checks are logged, providing an immutable record for audits and demonstrating adherence to Nevada's single-tier wage structure.
Compliance, on autopilot.
Stop worrying about keeping up with changing state laws. Teambridge handles it for you.
Nevada sets a $12.00 minimum wage with no tip credit.
Nevada's minimum wage law, as amended by Question 2 in 2022 and effective July 1, 2024, establishes a universal minimum wage of $12.00 per hour for all employees. This eliminates the previous distinction based on employer-provided health benefits. Crucially, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) explicitly prohibit employers from using tips received by employees as a credit against the minimum wage obligation.
NRS § 608.250. Minimum Wage
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in NRS 608.255, an employer shall pay to each employee a wage of not less than $12.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2024.
2. An employer shall not take a tip credit against the minimum wage required by this section.
Elimination of the Two-Tier System
Prior to July 1, 2024, Nevada operated a two-tier minimum wage system where employers providing qualified health benefits could pay a lower minimum wage. Question 2, approved by voters in 2022, repealed this system, simplifying compliance and ensuring a higher base wage for all workers. This means that regardless of whether an employer offers health insurance, the minimum hourly rate is now uniformly $12.00.
No Tip Credit Provision
Nevada is one of several states that explicitly prohibits employers from counting tips toward satisfying the minimum wage requirement. Under NRS § 608.250, tips are considered the property of the employee and must be paid in addition to the full minimum wage. This prevents situations where an employer might pay a sub-minimum wage, expecting tips to make up the difference, thereby protecting the income stability of tipped workers.
Teambridge ensures Nevada's minimum wage and no-tip-credit rules are always applied.
Teambridge's compliance engine is pre-configured with Nevada's $12.00 single-tier minimum wage and its strict no-tip-credit rule. This means your payroll and scheduling are automatically aligned with state law, removing the need for manual checks or constant vigilance.
Automatic Minimum Wage Enforcement
Every hour recorded for a non-exempt employee is automatically checked against the $12.00 Nevada minimum wage, flagging any underpayments before payroll is processed.
Guaranteed Supplemental Tips
Teambridge ensures that all reported tips are treated as income separate from and in addition to the employee's base hourly wage, never as a credit towards the minimum.
Comprehensive Compliance Records
Detailed logs of all wage calculations and tip distributions are maintained, providing an unalterable audit trail demonstrating full compliance with NRS § 608.250.
People also ask.
What is the current minimum wage in Nevada?
As of July 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour for all employees, regardless of whether the employer offers health benefits. This was established by Question 2, which eliminated the previous two-tier system.
Can an employer in Nevada use tips to meet the minimum wage requirement?
No, Nevada law explicitly prohibits employers from taking a tip credit. Tips received by employees must be paid in addition to, and not counted towards, the hourly minimum wage of $12.00. (NRS § 608.250)
When did Nevada's minimum wage change to $12.00?
The single-tier minimum wage of $12.00 per hour became effective on July 1, 2024, following the passage of Question 2 in the 2022 general election.
Does the $12.00 minimum wage apply to all employers in Nevada?
Yes, the $12.00 minimum wage applies to virtually all employers in Nevada for their non-exempt employees. There are very limited exceptions, such as for certain agricultural workers or domestic service employees living in the employer's home, but for most businesses, this is the universal standard.
What is the difference between the old two-tier system and the current single-tier system?
The old two-tier system allowed employers who provided qualified health benefits to pay a lower minimum wage than those who did not. The current single-tier system, effective July 1, 2024, sets a universal minimum wage of $12.00 per hour for all non-exempt employees, regardless of health benefit offerings.
What happens if an employer pays less than the Nevada minimum wage?
Employers who fail to pay the mandated minimum wage are subject to penalties, including back wages, interest, and potential fines. Employees can file a wage claim with the Nevada Labor Commissioner's Office.