Omaha Minimum Wage 2026 (NE)
Last updated: · Part of Nebraska
Omaha, NE · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Nebraska state rate
Omaha Minimum Wage vs. Nebraska
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $15.00/hr | — |
| Nebraska (state rate) | $15.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Omaha Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Omaha does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Nebraska state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Omaha must pay at least the Nebraska state minimum wage of $15.00/hr. Follows Nebraska's $15.00 state minimum wage; no local ordinance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Omaha is $15.00 per hour, the same as the Nebraska state minimum wage, since Omaha does not set its own local rate.
No. Omaha follows the Nebraska state minimum wage of $15.00/hr rather than setting its own rate. Nebraska state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Omaha follows the same $15.00/hr rate as the rest of Nebraska. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Omaha.