California vs Nevada

Jobs Comparison

California

Nevada

How California and Nevada compare on jobs: minimum wage, unemployment benefit, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Minimum Wage

California has a higher minimum wage than Nevada by $4.

Unemployment Benefit

Nevada pays a higher maximum weekly unemployment benefit than California by $67.

Metric	CA	NV	Deep dive
Minimum Wage State minimum wage in U.S. dollars per hour (U.S. Department of Labor, updated January 1, 2026).	$16.50/hr	$12.00/hr	Details ->
Unemployment Benefit Maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit (IndeedFlex 2026).	$450/wk	$517/wk	Details ->