Calculate your overtime pay in Las Vegas based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour rule for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Las Vegas: $12.00/hour
Nevada requires daily overtime in addition to the federal weekly standard: employees who earn less than 1.5 times the state minimum wage earn 1.5x their regular rate after 8 hours in a workday, and all non-exempt employees earn 1.5x after 40 hours in a workweek.
| Rule | Las Vegas (NV) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | 1.5x after 8 hours/day (workers under 1.5x minimum wage) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $12.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $18.00.
Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, with an economy built on casino gaming, conventions and trade shows, hospitality and tourism, and a fast-growing logistics, healthcare, and technology base across the Las Vegas Valley.
| Local Metric | Las Vegas (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 660,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Clark County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 103 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $21.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $42.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,450/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,700/month |
| Median home price | $430,000 |
| Median household income | $70,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8.375% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.6% 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.
In Las Vegas, Nevada requires daily overtime in addition to the federal weekly standard: employees who earn less than 1.5 times the state minimum wage earn 1.5x their regular rate after 8 hours in a workday, and all non-exempt employees earn 1.5x after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Las Vegas is $12.00/hour. Las Vegas does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Nevada statewide minimum of $12.00/hour applies; Nevada moved to a single flat rate in 2024. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
Sometimes. In Nevada, employees who earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage earn 1.5x overtime after 8 hours in a single workday, in addition to weekly overtime after 40 hours; higher earners follow the 40-hour weekly rule. The calculator on this page estimates weekly overtime.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Nevada follows the federal exemption rules, and its daily overtime rule applies mainly to lower-wage hourly workers earning under 1.5 times the minimum wage. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so only the federal overtime rules apply. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.