Nebraska Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Nebraska’s wage policy in 2026.
$13.50
Current Minimum Wage
$15.00
Projected 2026 Rate
$2.13
Tipped Worker Rate
Increases to $15 by 2026 (Initiative 433)
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Nebraska voters passed Initiative 433 in 2022 with 58% of the vote, raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2026. This passed despite Nebraska being a reliably Republican state, demonstrating the broad voter support for higher minimum wages across party lines.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $13.50/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $2.13/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | Increases to $15 by 2026 (Initiative 433) |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $15.00/hour |
| Legislative Source | Initiative 433 (2022) |
| Passed by Ballot Initiative | 2022 |
Political Context
Nebraska minimum wage increase passed in the same 2022 election where Republicans swept statewide offices. This bipartisan voter support (58%) in a red state exemplifies the wage-politics gap: Republican voters often support minimum wage increases that their legislators oppose.