Nevada Overtime Calculator — daily & weekly rules

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Nevada have daily overtime in 2026?

  Yes. NRS § 608.018 requires overtime pay at 1.5× your regular rate after 8 hours in a single workday for employees earning less than $18.00/hr (1.5 × Nevada's $12.00/hr minimum wage, as of 2026). This is in addition to — not instead of — the standard 40-hour weekly overtime rule.

• Who qualifies for Nevada's daily overtime rule?

  Any private-sector, non-exempt employee in Nevada who earns less than $18.00/hr (as of 2026) is entitled to both daily overtime (>8 hrs/day at 1.5×) and weekly overtime (>40 hrs/week at 1.5×). Employees earning $18.00/hr or more are entitled to weekly overtime only, matching the federal FLSA threshold.

• How is Nevada overtime pay calculated?

  For daily-eligible employees: hours beyond 8 per day are daily OT; regular daily hours (up to 8/day) that push the total past 40 in a week are weekly OT. Both OT categories are paid at 1.5× the regular rate. For employees earning $18/hr or more, only hours beyond 40 in a week are OT.

• What is the Nevada 4/10 overtime schedule exception?

  If an employer and employee mutually agree in writing to a schedule of four 10-hour days per week, the daily overtime rule does not apply to those scheduled 10-hour days. Weekly overtime (>40 hrs) still applies, and hours beyond 10 in any day still trigger daily OT. The agreement must be in writing and mutual — employers cannot impose it unilaterally.

• Is Nevada's overtime law stricter than the federal FLSA?

  Yes, for employees under the wage threshold. The federal FLSA only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Nevada adds a daily overtime threshold (>8 hrs/day) for employees earning less than $18.00/hr, making Nevada significantly more protective for lower-wage workers.

• What is Nevada's overtime rate in 2026?

  The overtime rate is 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) the employee's regular rate of pay. Nevada does not have a double-time requirement. Unlike California, which mandates 2× after 12 hours in a day, Nevada's maximum OT multiplier remains at 1.5× regardless of shift length.

• Does Nevada have a 7th-day overtime rule like California?

  No. Nevada does not require overtime on the 7th consecutive day of a workweek. The overtime obligation resets each workweek. Only the daily (>8 hrs for eligible employees) and weekly (>40 hrs) thresholds apply under NRS § 608.018.

• Can Nevada employers avoid the daily overtime rule by restructuring shifts?

  The only lawful way to eliminate the daily OT obligation for scheduled 10-hour days is through a written 4/10 mutual agreement. Employers cannot unilaterally remove the daily OT rule by changing shift structures, averaging hours over multiple weeks, or other scheduling techniques.

• How do I file an overtime complaint in Nevada?

  File a wage claim with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner at labor.nv.gov. You may also file a private civil lawsuit. The statute of limitations is 2 years for regular overtime claims and 3 years for willful violations under federal law. File promptly to preserve your rights.

• Does the $18/hr daily OT threshold change if Nevada's minimum wage increases?

  Yes. The daily OT threshold is defined as 1.5 times the current state minimum wage. If Nevada's $12.00/hr minimum wage is adjusted in a future year, the $18.00/hr threshold will increase proportionally. Always verify the current rates with the Nevada Labor Commissioner.