Nevada Overtime Calculator: Wage-Threshold Daily & Take-Home
Nevada law enforces a unique two-tier overtime standard: daily 1.5× overtime after 8 hours for workers earning under 1.5× the minimum wage (<$18.00/hr), and standard 40-hour weekly overtime for higher earners. With 0% Nevada state income tax, see your exact net paycheck.
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How Nevada Overtime Operates Under NRS 608.018
Nevada has one of the most distinctive overtime statutory structures in America. Enforced by the Office of the Nevada Labor Commissioner under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 608.018, the law splits workers into two wage tiers based on the state minimum wage.
1. The 1.5× Minimum Wage Threshold ($18.00/Hour)
Under NRS 608.018(1), daily overtime at 1.5× after 8 hours in a 24-hour period is strictly reserved for employees whose regular rate of pay is less than 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage. With the statutory minimum wage at $12.00 per hour:
- Workers earning under $18.00/hour: Must receive 1.5× overtime pay for all hours worked over 8 in a 24-hour period, or over 40 hours in a workweek.
- Workers earning $18.00/hour or more: Are exempt from daily overtime. They only receive overtime after working more than 40 hours in a single workweek (under federal FLSA standard rules).
2. Zero State Personal Income Tax
Like Alaska, Texas, and Florida, Nevada levies zero state personal income tax. Hourly workers in Las Vegas, Reno, and across the state keep 100% of their gross overtime pay before federal tax and FICA (7.65%), providing higher net take-home earnings than in neighboring California.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nevada Overtime
Key questions answered under Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 608.018.
How does Nevada's 1.5× minimum wage overtime threshold work?
Under Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 608.018, daily overtime (1.5× after 8 hours in a 24-hour period) is required ONLY for employees whose regular wage is less than one and one-half times (1.5×) the state minimum wage. With Nevada's minimum wage at $12.00/hr, the threshold is $18.00/hr. If an employee earns $18.00/hr or more, they are subject to standard federal FLSA weekly overtime (1.5× after 40 hours/week) rather than daily overtime.
Does Nevada have a state income tax on overtime earnings?
No. Nevada has zero (0%) state personal income tax under the state constitution. When calculating your net take-home pay from overtime in Nevada, the only mandatory statutory paycheck deductions are federal income tax and federal FICA (7.65% for Social Security and Medicare).
Can an employer in Nevada schedule a 4-day, 10-hour schedule without daily overtime?
Yes. Under NRS 608.018(2)(b), an employer and employee may mutually agree to a scheduled workweek of four 10-hour days (a 4/10 schedule). In this arrangement, daily overtime is triggered only for hours worked in excess of 10 hours in a calendar day or 40 hours in the workweek.
What is the 24-hour rolling period rule in Nevada?
Under NRS 608.018, daily overtime applies to hours worked beyond 8 in any 24-hour period, not merely a calendar day. If a qualifying employee finishes a shift at 11:00 PM and starts another shift at 7:00 AM the following morning, hours worked within the 24-hour window from the start of the first shift count toward the 8-hour daily overtime threshold.
Does hospitality and casino tip income count toward the $18.00/hr threshold?
No. Under Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 608.100), tips and gratuities do not count as part of an employee's regular wage when applying the 1.5× minimum wage test. A casino dealer, bartender, or server with a base wage under $18.00/hr qualifies for daily overtime after 8 hours, regardless of how much tip income they earn.