Nevada Overtime Calculator
Under NRS 608.018, employees whose regular rate is less than 1.5× the minimum wage ($18.00/hr based on Nevada $12.00 minimum wage) receive overtime after 8 hours in a 24-hour workday (or 10 hours under a 4×10 agreement). Employees earning $18.00/hr or more receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
Nevada Statutory Rule Engine Coverage
Dedicated State Engine: Nevada overtime calculations apply NRS § 608.018, featuring a wage-dependent daily overtime threshold (1.5x after 8h/day for employees earning < 1.5x minimum wage; 40h/wk for employees earning ≥ 1.5x minimum wage).
Official Labor Authority: Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
Calculate Overtime for Nevada
Preselected jurisdiction: Nevada (NV). Enter your pay rate, classification, and shifts below.
1. Select Work Jurisdiction
Delineating dedicated state statutory engines (CA, CO, NY) from federal FLSA baseline coverage.
Nevada: Dedicated NV Engine (Wage-Dependent Daily 8h)
Dedicated State Engine: 1.5x after 8 hrs/day (or 10 hrs/day under 4x10 agreement) if earning less than 1.5x minimum wage ($18/hr); standard 40 hrs/week if earning $18/hr or more (NRS § 608.018).
2. Select Occupation & Industry
Specialized wage orders or alternative work schedules (e.g., Healthcare 8/80, Hospitality spread-of-hours) apply to specific roles.
General Non-Exempt Employee
Hourly or non-exempt salaried employees entitled to statutory overtime under federal and state rules.
How Overtime Works in Nevada
Statutory thresholds, daily and weekly hours breakdown, and compensation rates.
Daily Overtime Rule
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 8 in any 24-hour period for employees earning less than 1.5× the Nevada minimum wage (< $18.00/hr under NRS § 608.018(1)).
Weekly Overtime (40h)
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for all non-exempt employees (NRS § 608.018(1) & (2)).
Exempt Salary Threshold
$684.00/week ($35,568/year)
Nevada statutory exemptions under NRS 608.018(3) encompass bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees meeting federal salary baselines ($684.00/wk; $35568.00/yr).
Nevada 50-Hour Workweek (5 Days × 10 Hours @ $16.00/hr)
Step-by-Step Calculation Breakdown
- Regular Hourly Wage: $16.00/hr (Eligible for daily overtime: wage is less than 1.5× Nevada minimum wage of $18.00/hr)
- Daily Regular Hours: 8 hours/day × 5 workdays = 40.0 regular hours ($640.00)
- Daily Overtime (1.5×): 2 hours/day (hours 9–10) × 5 days = 10.0 daily overtime hours at $24.00/hr ($240.00)
- Total Gross Wages: $640.00 regular + $240.00 daily overtime = $880.00
Statutory Basis & Legal Authorities
Nevada Wage and Hour Law, NRS § 608.018 (Compensation for Overtime) & NRS § 608.250 (Minimum Wage)
Nevada Revised Statutes § 608.018; NAC 608.100Important Scope Limitations
This Nevada calculator evaluates NRS § 608.018 wage-dependent daily overtime (hours over 8 for employees earning < $18.00/hr, or over 10 for 4×10 agreements) and 40-hour weekly overtime. Shifts spanning midnight in a single 24-hour period or specialized mutual 4×10 agreements must be verified with shift timestamps.
Calculations provided by this website are for educational and estimation purposes only and do not constitute legal or payroll advice.
Frequently Asked Questions: Nevada Overtime
Direct legal and practical answers regarding overtime rules in Nevada.
Who qualifies for daily overtime in Nevada?
Under NRS § 608.018, daily overtime applies only to employees whose regular hourly wage is less than 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage (less than $18.00/hour as of 2024–2026). Employees earning $18.00/hr or more are exempt from daily overtime and receive overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek.
How does a 4×10 work schedule affect Nevada overtime?
If an employer and employee mutually agree to a scheduled workweek of 4 days at 10 hours per day under NRS 608.018(1), overtime is paid only for hours worked in excess of 10 in a day or 40 in a week.
What is the Nevada 24-hour workday rule?
Nevada evaluates daily overtime based on hours worked in any 24-hour period beginning at the start of the employee's shift, rather than strictly on calendar midnight.
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