Nebraska Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Nebraska minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25, rising to $15.26 on January 1, 2027. Full time, that is about $31,200 a year.
Nebraska minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2027 | $15.26 |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $2.13 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $15.00 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $600 |
| Per month | $2,600 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $2,271 |
Details
- LB 258 (signed 2026-02-09) replaced CPI indexing with a fixed 1.75% annual increase from 2027-01-01: $15.00 x 1.0175 = $15.26.
- Training wage (16-19) $13.50 in 2026, +1.5%/yr from 2027; youth (14-15) $13.50. Lincoln ordinance litigation pending.
- Employers with 4+ employees.
Sources: dol.gov · dol.gov · jacksonlewis.com · dol.nebraska.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska in 2026?
$15.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25.
Will the Nebraska minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes. It rises to $15.26 on January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nebraska?
$2.13 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $15 an hour per year?
$31,200 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $2,600 a month before taxes.