Nebraska minimum wage jumps to $15.00 an hour in 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Starting in 2026, Nebraska will have a new minimum wage, and a new rate in how it will increase moving forward.

Since 2023, Nebraska has steadily increased the state minimum wage by $1.50 each year, and it’s set to hit $15 an hour, January 2026.

Voters approved that amount in 2022, but after 2025, it will adjust based off the cost of living…

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