The minimum wage in North Las Vegas is $12.00/hour in 2026. See how it compares to the MIT living wage of $20.50/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 North Las Vegas.
The minimum wage in North Las Vegas is the Nevada statewide minimum of $12.00/hour. North 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. The bigger question for most workers is how that compares to what it actually costs to live in North Las Vegas. With average 1-bedroom rent near $1,300/month and a cost-of-living index of 96 (US average = 100), the gap between the minimum wage and a true living wage is significant.
| Benchmark (North Las Vegas, 2026) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| MIT living wage (family of four, one earner) | $41.50 | $86,320 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Average rent (1-bedroom, annual) | - | $15,600 |
Living wage figures: MIT Living Wage Calculator for Clark County. Minimum wage reflects the rate applicable to most private employers in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in Nevada, with large tracts of developable land that have drawn major distribution centers, advanced manufacturing, and data centers along the Interstate 15 corridor north of the Las Vegas Strip.
| Local Metric | North Las Vegas (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 280,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Clark County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 96 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $41.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,600/month |
| Median home price | $410,000 |
| Median household income | $72,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8.375% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.65% 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 North Las Vegas is the Nevada statewide minimum of $12.00/hour. North 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. 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 Clark County needs about $20.50/hour (roughly $42,640/year) to cover basic costs. That is $8.50/hour above the applicable minimum wage, and a one-earner family of four needs closer to $41.50/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 North Las Vegas is about $1,300/month, or $15,600/year.
North 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.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since 2009. Nevada has set a flat state minimum wage of $12.00/hour, above the federal floor, and that rate applies in North Las Vegas.