Minimum Wage in Clark County, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada 89044

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Las Vegas, NV Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Las Vegas, NV?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Las Vegas Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Las Vegas, Nevada, is $11.25 an hour, the state minimum wage. 

Clark County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Clark County is $11.25 an hour, the state minimum wage. 

Nevada Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Nevada is $11.25 an hour if your employer does not provide health insurance benefits. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Nevada must be paid at least $11.25 an hour. If your employer provides health insurance benefits, it can pay you $10.25 an hour.

Learn more about Nevada’s minimum wage at https://labor.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/labornvgov/content/Employer/2021%20Minimum%20Wage%20Bulletin%2003.24.2021.pdf.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Las Vegas, NV?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

Nevada Tipped Minimum Wage

The tipped minimum wage in Nevada is the same as the regular minimum wage: $11.25 an hour if an employer doesn't provide health insurance benefits, or $10.25 an hour if it does. Tips don't count against an employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage. 

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Who Enforces Las Vegas, NV Minimum Wage Laws?

Nevada Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Nevada's minimum wage, contact the

Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner

URL: https://labor.nv.gov/

Phone: Las Vegas: 702-486-2650; Carson City: 775-684-1890

Find the nearest office of the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner at https://labor.nv.gov/Contact/Contact_Us/.

Email: mail1@labor.nv.gov

How to File a Wage Claim in Las Vegas, NV

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Las Vegas, NV, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner

The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner has posted information and forms to file a wage claim at its website. 

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Get Help With Las Vegas, NV Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Las Vegas, NV Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Las Vegas, NV Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Nevada. Check with the Nevada State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Las Vegas, NV. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Las Vegas, NV lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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