The rules in Nevada
| You are paid | Overtime at 1.5× |
|---|---|
| Under $18.00 an hour | Hours over 8 in a workday and hours over 40 in a week |
| $18.00 an hour or more | Hours over 40 in a week only |
The $18.00 cut-off is 1.5 times Nevada’s minimum wage of $12.00 (from July 1, 2026). It moves whenever the minimum wage changes.
- The “day” is a 24-hour period that starts when you begin work, not a calendar day. Coming back early for a second shift inside the same 24 hours can create daily overtime.
- 4 × 10 schedules: you and your employer can agree in writing to four 10-hour days. Then daily overtime starts after 10 hours.
- Exceptions include exempt salaried employees, outside sales, some transportation and farm workers, and employees under a collective bargaining agreement that sets its own overtime.
- Hours are not paid twice: daily overtime hours do not count again toward the 40.
Worked example
At $16 an hour you work 10, 10, 8 and 8 hours: 36 hours. Because you are paid under $18.00, the 2 extra hours on each 10-hour day are daily overtime: 4 hours at $24 = $96, plus 32 regular hours at $16 = $512. Gross: $608, compared with $576 under the federal rule alone. At $18.00 or more, the same week has no overtime at all.
Source: Nevada Labor Commissioner: 2026 bulletins
Questions
Does Nevada have daily overtime?
Yes, but only for employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage, which is under $18.00 an hour in 2026. They get 1.5× for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period. Everyone non-exempt gets overtime after 40 hours a week.
What is the overtime threshold in Nevada for 2026?
Daily overtime applies if you earn less than $18.00 an hour, which is 1.5 times the $12.00 minimum wage. Weekly overtime after 40 hours applies at any hourly rate.
Can I work four 10-hour days in Nevada without overtime?
Yes, if you and your employer agree in writing. Daily overtime then starts after 10 hours instead of 8. Hours over 40 in the week are still overtime.