Nebraska minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Nebraska is $15.00 an hour – $31,200 a year for full-time work, rising to $15.26 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Nebraska actually pay.
Nebraska minimum wage$15.00/hr
Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Scheduled increases
Annual 1.75% increase set by state law LB 258$15.26
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $15.00/hr.
Typical pay in Nebraska
1,024,370 jobs$23.55/hr$48,980 a year
The minimum wage equals 64% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Nebraska
Median wage in Nebraska for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
30,060 jobs in Nebraska$13.94/hrRegistered Nurses
24,720 jobs in Nebraska$40.74/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
24,030 jobs in Nebraska$40.91/hrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
23,160 jobs in Nebraska$28.07/hrRetail Salespersons
22,780 jobs in Nebraska$15.32/hrCashiers
20,650 jobs in Nebraska$14.54/hrStockers and Order Fillers
17,980 jobs in Nebraska$17.27/hrNursing Assistants
16,450 jobs in Nebraska$19.23/hrSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
16,240 jobs in Nebraska$22.48/hrCustomer Service Representatives
15,340 jobs in Nebraska$21.13/hr
Nearby in the ranking
All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Nebraska labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Nebraska in 2026?
Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Is Nebraska's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $15.26 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Nebraska per year?
At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $31,200 a year before taxes, or about $600.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Nebraska?
The median wage for all jobs in Nebraska was $23.55 an hour ($48,980 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 64% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Nebraska allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.