Nebraska judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Nebraska charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5.97% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 12% | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
Nebraska's post-judgment interest rate is 5.97% per year. Nebraska post-judgment interest is currently 5.97% — a statutory formula rate under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103 that resets each quarter. Statutory rate does NOT apply where (1) the interest rate is specifically provided by other law, or (2) the action is founded on an oral or written…
→ Full Nebraska post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Nebraska's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). Nebraska prejudgment interest is 12% per year, as simple interest under Neb. Rev. Stat. sec. 45-104. Prejudgment interest is NOT freely available on all claims — Nebraska splits by claim type.
→ Full Nebraska prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
→ Calculate Nebraska prejudgment interest
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Nebraska?
As of July 16, 2026, the Nebraska post-judgment interest rate is 5.97% per year. Nebraska judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each quarter.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). Prejudgment interest is NOT freely available on all claims — Nebraska splits by claim type.
Is Nebraska judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Nebraska prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.