Mandatory Update: Minimum Wage
Effective July 17, 2026, Nebraska’s Legislative Bill 258 amends the Wage and Hour Act with the following changes:
- General Minimum Wage: Increases by a fixed 1.75% annually starting January 1, 2027 (replacing cost-of-living adjustments).
- Youth Wage (Ages 14-15): Set at $13.50 per hour, increasing by 1.5% every five years starting January 1, 2030.
- Training Wage (Ages 16-19): Set at $13.50 per hour through 2026, increasing by 1.5% annually starting January 1, 2027.
The state’s minimum wage posting has been updated with all future rates through January 1, 2030.
