The minimum wage in Bellevue is $12.00/hour in 2026. See how it compares to the MIT living wage of $19.00/hour and local cost of living.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Calculate annual, monthly, and weekly income at any hourly wage in Bellevue.
The minimum wage in Bellevue is the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour. Bellevue does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour applies; Nebraska voters approved the increase and the rate adjusts over time. The bigger question for most workers is how that compares to what it actually costs to live in Bellevue. With average 1-bedroom rent near $1,050/month and a cost-of-living index of 88 (US average = 100), the gap between the minimum wage and a true living wage is significant.
| Benchmark (Bellevue, 2026) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| MIT living wage (family of four, one earner) | $38.50 | $80,080 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Average rent (1-bedroom, annual) | - | $12,600 |
Living wage figures: MIT Living Wage Calculator for Sarpy County. Minimum wage reflects the rate applicable to most private employers in Bellevue.
Bellevue is the oldest town in Nebraska and a suburb just south of Omaha, defined by Offutt Air Force Base, home to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), with a supporting economy in defense, healthcare, and services.
| Local Metric | Bellevue (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 65,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Sarpy County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 88 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $19.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $38.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,050/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Median home price | $270,000 |
| Median household income | $75,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.95% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
The minimum wage in Bellevue is the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour. Bellevue does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour applies; Nebraska voters approved the increase and the rate adjusts over time. A full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) earns about $24,960 per year gross before taxes at that rate.
Not for a single adult. The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in Sarpy County needs about $19.00/hour (roughly $39,520/year) to cover basic costs. That is $7.00/hour above the applicable minimum wage, and a one-earner family of four needs closer to $38.50/hour.
At $12.00/hour, full-time work (2,080 hours/year) produces about $24,960 gross. Part-time at 30 hours/week is roughly $18,720/year. Average 1-bedroom rent in Bellevue is about $1,050/month, or $12,600/year.
Bellevue does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour applies; Nebraska voters approved the increase and the rate adjusts over time.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since 2009. Nebraska voters approved a state minimum wage of $12.00/hour, above the federal floor, and that rate applies in Bellevue.