Hourly Minimum Wage in Nebraska

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The state-wide minimum wage for Nebraska is $10.50 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Nebraska and neighboring states in 2023

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Nebraska minimum wage rate is $10.50 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Nebraska that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Nebraska minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
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Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Nebraska

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Nebraska.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Nebraska

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Nebraska, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in Nebraska in 2023?

Nebraska minimum wage in 2021: US$9 (effective January 1, 2016)

Nebraska minimum wage in 2020: US$9

Nebraska minimum wage in 2000: US$5.15 ($7.93 after inflation adjustment)

Nebraska minimum wage in 1980: US$1.60 ($5.36 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Nebraska

Whether the state of Nebraska works on increasing its minimum wage by either through an amendment or a ballot issue, waiting for the federal minimum wage rate to increase seems unrealistic.

09/12/2021

Of course, the minimum wage is just the lowest threshold that you can pay employees, but there are many industries that still start their base pay at the Nebraska state minimum wage level.

09/10/2021

As a Nebraska business owner, it is important to familiarize yourself with the minimum wage so that you can pay your employees the correct and legal wage requirements.

08/31/2021

Gradually increasing the minimum wage in Nebraska, they argue, will help middle- and working-class people and start to close racial and gender pay gaps.

08/29/2021

Donald Baum, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, said most economists would argue that employers will adjust if the minimum wage is boosted.

08/24/2021

In addition to any Nebraska-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

08/06/2021

As advocates for Nebraskans with disabilities, we invite you to join us in our efforts to put an end to subminimum wage and sheltered workshops in our state.

07/27/2021

There are ongoing discussions about increasing the Nebraska minimum wage at some point within the next few years, but so far, nothing has happened regarding an increase.

07/26/2021

All Nebraska employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in NE is.

07/22/2021

Nebraska employers may pay employees under the age of 20 a Training Wage of no less than 75 percent of the current minimum wage for the first 90 calendar days of employment.

07/13/2021

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