Does Nevada have daily overtime? (The $18.00 Rule)
Yes, Nevada is one of the few states that enforce daily overtime, but it comes with a major catch: It only applies to lower-wage earners.
Nevada law states that if an employee earns less than one and one-half (1.5x) times the state minimum wage, they must be paid time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 8 in a 24-hour period. As of July 1, 2024, the uniform minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour.
"If your hourly rate is less than $18.00, you get overtime for working more than 8 hours in a day. If your hourly rate is $18.00 or more, you ONLY get overtime when your weekly hours cross 40."
The "4 Days, 10 Hours" (4/10) Schedule Exemption
There is a massive loophole in Nevada law that catches many workers off guard. If you and your employer mutually agree to a schedule consisting of four 10-hour days (a 4/10 schedule), the daily overtime rule is completely waived.
Even if you make minimum wage ($12.00/hr), working a 4/10 schedule means you will not receive daily overtime for those extra 2 hours each day. You will only receive standard overtime if your total weekly hours exceed 40. Use our standard overtime calculator if you fall under this 4/10 exemption.
| Your Hourly Rate | Regular Hours Paid | Overtime Hours (1.5x) |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr (Below Threshold) | 32 Hours | 8 Hours (2 hours of daily OT x 4 days) |
| $20.00/hr (Above Threshold) | 40 Hours | 0 Hours (Because weekly total didn't pass 40) |
Nevada Minimum Wage Updates (2026)
In previous years, Nevada had a confusing "two-tier" minimum wage system depending on whether the employer offered qualifying health benefits. This is no longer the case.
Following the passage of Ballot Question 2, Nevada transitioned to a single, uniform minimum wage. The current rate is $12.00 per hour for all employees. This simplified the baseline, locking the daily overtime threshold at exactly $18.00/hr statewide.