Nebraska follows the federal CCPA baseline for wage garnishment, allowing creditors to garnish up to 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
Nebraska Garnishment Process
In Nebraska, a creditor must obtain a judgment and file a garnishment order. The order is served on your employer. Nebraska uses a continuing garnishment system.
Use our Nebraska Wage Garnishment Calculator to determine your garnishment amount. You may also find our California Wage Garnishment Calculator, Texas Wage Garnishment Calculator, and Florida Wage Garnishment Calculator helpful if you work or have debts in multiple states.
Nebraska Exemptions
Nebraska exempts Social Security, veterans benefits, unemployment compensation, and workers compensation from garnishment. Nebraska also provides exemptions for certain retirement benefits. To learn about similar rules in other states, check out our states page.
Options
Consider negotiating a settlement or filing an exemption. Compare Nebraska with other states using our comparison tool.
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For more detailed information, see also Can My Employer Fire Me for Wage Garnishment? and How Much Can Be Garnished From My Paycheck? to better understand your rights and protections.