Convert your annual salary to hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay in Omaha, and compare it to the local minimum wage and regional living wage for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Omaha minimum wage: $12.00/hour | Living wage: $19.50/hour
Median household income in Omaha is about $68,000. The applicable minimum wage is $12.00/hour, and the regional living wage for a single adult is about $19.50/hour. Use the comparisons below to see where a given salary lands.
| Pay Benchmark (Omaha) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| Regional living wage (single adult) | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Median household income | $32.69 | $68,000 |
| Standard full-time hours | - | 2,080 hours/year |
Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, on the Missouri River, and the headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, and several other major firms, with a diverse economy in finance and insurance, transportation, healthcare, and agribusiness.
| Local Metric | Omaha (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 490,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Douglas County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 90 |
| Regional living wage, single adult | $19.50/hour |
| Regional living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $39.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,100/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,350/month |
| Median home price | $260,000 |
| Median household income | $68,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.85% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
Divide your annual salary by your total work hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks is 2,080 hours). For example, a $68,000 salary in Omaha is about $32.69/hour at full time.
Median household income in Omaha is around $68,000. Because the cost-of-living index is 90 (US average = 100) and average 1-bedroom rent is $1,100/month, what counts as comfortable depends heavily on housing costs.
The applicable minimum wage in Omaha is $12.00/hour, which is about $24,960/year at full time. Omaha does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Nebraska statewide minimum of $12.00/hour applies; Nebraska voters approved the increase and the rate adjusts over time.
Regional wage research estimates a single adult in Douglas County needs about $19.50/hour, roughly $40,560/year, to cover basic costs without assistance.
At full time, $68,000/year is about $32.69/hour, $5,667/month gross, and $2,615 per biweekly paycheck before taxes.