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Nebraska Minimum Wage (2026)
$15.00 per hour · 2026 $7.75 above federal ↑ +$1.50 vs 2025
At a glance
$31,200
Full-time annual (40h × 52w)
$2,600
Monthly
$2.13
Tipped cash wage + tips
+$1.50
increase vs 2025
| Hourly (2026) | $15.00 |
| Hourly (2025) | $13.50 |
| vs federal ($7.25) | +$7.75/hr higher |
| Scheduled increase | $15 eff. 1-1-26 |
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska in 2026?
$15.00 per hour for 2026, up from $13.50 in 2025.
How much is $15.00/hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $31,200 per year before taxes, about $2,600 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=15.
Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?
Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.
Wage history (2019–2026)
2022: $9.00 2023: $10.50 ↑ 2024: $12.00 ↑ 2025: $13.50 ↑ 2026: $15.00 ↑
Tipped employees in Nebraska
Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($2.13 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($15.00). If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Nebraska labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-09. Overtime rules by state → · 2027 increases →