Nebraska minimum wage in 2027
Nebraska’s minimum wage rises from $15.00 to $15.26 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, about $541 more a year for a full-time worker.
- Minimum wage from Jan 1, 2027$15.26/hrNow: $15.00
- Raise per hour+$0.261.7% more
- Full-time pay at the new rate$31,741/yr2,080 hours, before taxes
- Extra pay for a full-time worker+$541/yr
What changes in Nebraska
- A 2026 law (LB 258) slowed yearly raises to 1.75%, so the increase is 26 cents.
Nebraska and nearby states
| State | Now | Jan 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $15.26 |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Missouri | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Kansas | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.71 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $7.25 |
See every state’s 2027 minimum wage for the full list.
Common questions
What will Nebraska’s minimum wage be in 2027?
$15.26 an hour from January 1, 2027, announced by the state. It is $15.00 now.
How much is $15.26 an hour a year?
About $31,741 for a full-time worker at 2,080 hours, before taxes. That is $541 more than at today’s $15.00.
Does Nebraska use the federal minimum wage?
No. Nebraska’s rate is higher than the federal $7.25, so the state rate applies to most jobs. If a city or county sets a higher rate, that one applies.
When do employers have to start paying the new rate?
For hours worked on or after January 1, 2027, even if payday falls later in January.
Sources
- Minimum wage by state 2027, StartBusinessByState.com, Oct 16, 2026
- State minimum wage laws, U.S. Department of Labor
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