Nevada · updated 2026-10
Nevada Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek and after 8 hours a day for workers paid below the state's threshold.
Overtime
8h / day · 40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek and after 8 hours a day for workers paid below the state's threshold.
Daily OT (more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period) applies only to employees paid under 1.5x the minimum wage (under $18.00/hr). Higher earners get OT after 40/week only. Exceptions include a mutually agreed 4x10 schedule plus listed exemptions in NRS 608.018 (e.g. exempt salaried staff, outside sales, some transport). Salary alone does not exempt.
Meal break
30 min
Yes: 30 minutes for shifts over 8 hours, usually unpaid. 30 min for 8 continuous hours (NRS 608.019). Applies to employers with 2+ employees at a worksite. CBA exception; the Labor Commissioner may grant business-necessity exemptions.
Rest breaks
10 min paid
Yes: a paid 10-minute rest break per 4 hours worked. 10 min per 4 hours or major fraction thereof. Not required if total daily work time is under 3.5 hours. Employers with 2+ employees.
Minimum wage
$12.00
$12.00 an hour (since 2024-07-01). Single rate since the two-tier, health-benefit-based system ended in 2024. No tip credit. Daily OT threshold wage is $18.00.
Nevada time card
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Nevada pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Nevada?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek and after 8 hours a day for workers paid below the state's threshold. Daily OT (more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period) applies only to employees paid under 1.5x the minimum wage (under $18.00/hr). Higher earners get OT after 40/week only. Exceptions include a mutually agreed 4x10 schedule plus listed exemptions in NRS 608.018 (e.g. exempt salaried staff, outside sales, some transport). Salary alone does not exempt.
Are lunch breaks required in Nevada?
Yes: 30 minutes for shifts over 8 hours, usually unpaid. 30 min for 8 continuous hours (NRS 608.019). Applies to employers with 2+ employees at a worksite. CBA exception; the Labor Commissioner may grant business-necessity exemptions.
Are rest breaks required in Nevada?
Yes: a paid 10-minute rest break per 4 hours worked. 10 min per 4 hours or major fraction thereof. Not required if total daily work time is under 3.5 hours. Employers with 2+ employees.
What is the minimum wage in Nevada?
$12.00 an hour (since 2024-07-01). Single rate since the two-tier, health-benefit-based system ended in 2024. No tip credit. Daily OT threshold wage is $18.00.
Workers under 18 in Nevada
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Nevada teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner.