Nevada tip pooling laws & tipped minimum wage
Nevada is one of only seven states that ban the tip credit: every tipped worker gets the full minimum wage in cash, and tips are pure upside.
| Regular minimum wage | $12.00/hr |
| Minimum cash wage for tipped workers | $12.00/hr (full minimum) |
| Maximum tip credit | Not allowed |
| Tips belong to | Employees — always |
Rates reviewed June 2026. Rates change — confirm with the Nevada labor department. Not legal advice.
What's specific to Nevada
Nevada bans the tip credit. A single $12.00 rate applies to all employers since July 2024.
Tip pooling in Nevada
Nevada follows the federal baseline for pooling: employers may require tip pooling, and because no tip credit exists, pools may legally include back-of-house workers like cooks and dishwashers. Managers and supervisors are always excluded.
Two federal rules apply no matter what: managers and supervisors can never take from a tip pool, and credit card processing fees can only be deducted from tips where state law allows it — and several no-tip-credit states restrict that practice too.
What this means for your tip-out
Because Nevada pays full minimum wage before tips, tip-outs hit less hard — your base pay is guaranteed regardless of how the pool splits. Still, the math matters on busy nights. Use our tip-out calculator to split a shift by your house's percentages or by hours, and see standard tip-out percentages to check whether your house's rates are typical.
Nevada tip law FAQs
What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped employees must be paid the full minimum wage of $12.00/hr in cash. All tips come on top of that wage.
Is mandatory tip pooling legal in Nevada?
Nevada follows the federal baseline for pooling: employers may require tip pooling, and because no tip credit exists, pools may legally include back-of-house workers like cooks and dishwashers. Managers and supervisors are always excluded.
Can my manager take a cut of the tip pool in Nevada?
No. Federal law prohibits managers, supervisors, and owners from keeping any portion of employee tips in every state, including Nevada. A manager may keep only tips they directly and solely earned (e.g., a table they personally served start to finish).