GarnishmentCalc

State-by-State Wage Garnishment Laws

NE Garnishment Law

Nebraska Wage Garnishment Calculator

Nebraska follows federal wage garnishment limits under the CCPA but provides additional protections for heads of household. If you provide more than 50% of the support for a dependent, you may qualify for enhanced wage protection under Nebraska law.

Key Nebraska garnishment facts

State abbreviationNE
Consumer debt limit25% of disposable earnings, subject to the 30x minimum wage test
Child support limit50% if supporting another family, 60% otherwise, plus 5% for arrears
Federal student loans15% administrative garnishment cap
State minimum wage$13.50
Minimum wage source used in calculatorFederal minimum wage baseline
Head of household protectionYes
Statute referenceNebraska Revised Statutes §25-1558

Additional notes

Nebraska provides a head of household exemption. Head of household filers can protect a greater portion of their wages from garnishment.

Tax levy note: Nebraska Department of Revenue can levy wages for state tax debts.

Key protections and reminders

  • • Federal CCPA limits apply as baseline
  • • Head of household exemption available
  • • Court judgment required before garnishment
  • • Specific exemption claim procedures