Nevada Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Nevada take-home pay per paycheck. Nevada has no state income tax, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of your wages. Works for salary or hourly pay, with 2026 IRS tax brackets and Nevada’s $12 minimum wage.
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Estimate only. Spreads your 2026 annual tax evenly across paychecks, so it can differ slightly from IRS withholding tables. Does not include local taxes, the tips or overtime deductions, or other benefits.
Your pay: per paycheck, month and year
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What comes out of a Nevada paycheck
Nevada has no state personal income tax, and its cities and counties do not tax wages. The state relies on sales, gaming and business taxes instead. A Nevada paycheck usually has only these taxes withheld:
| Tax | 2026 rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Based on your taxable income, filing status and Form W-4 |
| Social Security | 6.2% | On wages up to $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | Plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000 |
| Nevada state income tax | None | No state or local tax on wages |
Nevada’s Modified Business Tax on payroll and its unemployment insurance tax are paid by employers, not withheld from workers, and the state has no disability insurance payroll tax. Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums still come out before you are paid.
Nevada minimum wage take-home pay
Nevada’s minimum wage is $12.00 an hour for all workers in 2026. Nevada does not allow a tip credit, so tipped employees such as servers and bartenders must be paid the full $12.00 an hour before tips.
- Full-time at $12.00 (40 hours, 52 weeks)$24,960
- Federal income tax (single, standard deduction)$886
- Social Security + Medicare$1,909
- Take-home pay per year$22,165
- Per biweekly paycheck$852.48
That is about $10.66 an hour after taxes. Because Las Vegas and Reno have many tipped hospitality jobs, workers there can also check the federal No Tax on Tips deduction, which can lower federal income tax on qualified tips.
Nevada daily overtime: the rule that changes some paychecks
Nevada is one of the few states with daily overtime. If you earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage, which is under $18.00 an hour at the $12.00 minimum, you earn time-and-a-half for hours over 8 in any 24-hour period, not just for hours over 40 in a week (Nevada Revised Statutes 608.018).
- Hourly wage$15.00
- One 10-hour shift: 8 regular hours × $15.00$120.00
- 2 overtime hours × $22.50$45.00
- Pay for the shift$165.00
- Extra pay versus no daily overtime+$15.00
The daily rule does not apply if you earn $18.00 an hour or more, or if you and your employer agree in writing to a schedule of four 10-hour days. Weekly overtime after 40 hours still applies to everyone covered by federal and state law. Our overtime pay calculator can total a full week.
Nevada payday, final pay and paid leave
| Rule | What Nevada law requires |
|---|---|
| How often you are paid | At least twice a month. |
| Fired or laid off | Unpaid wages are due immediately. |
| You quit | Final pay is due by the next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever comes first. |
| Late final pay | Your wages can continue at your daily rate until paid, for up to 30 days. |
| Paid leave | Employers with 50 or more workers must give paid leave of 0.01923 hours per hour worked, about 40 hours a year for a full-time job, usable for any reason. |
| Tips | No tip credit. Tipped workers get the full $12.00 an hour, and tips are theirs to keep on top of it. |
The Nevada Labor Commissioner publishes these rules each year. See the Office of the Labor Commissioner for the current bulletins and how to file a wage claim.
Nevada take-home pay by hourly wage
Full-time pay (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) for a single filer with no deductions, starting at Nevada’s $12.00 minimum wage:
| Hourly wage | Yearly gross | Federal tax + FICA | Take-home per year | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $24,960 | $2,795 | $22,165 | $852.48 |
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $3,951 | $27,249 | $1,048.05 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $5,177 | $32,263 | $1,240.89 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $5,994 | $35,606 | $1,369.45 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $8,038 | $43,962 | $1,690.85 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $10,082 | $52,318 | $2,012.25 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $15,839 | $67,361 | $2,590.82 |
Hours, overtime and deductions change these numbers. Our overtime pay calculator shows what extra hours add.
Nevada take-home pay by salary
For a single filer with no 401(k) or other deductions, paid every two weeks in 2026:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home per year | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,592 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
These amounts are the same in every state without a wage income tax. Someone earning $60,000 in a state with a 5% income tax would take home about $3,000 less a year. Compare any state with our main paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada does not tax personal income, and its cities and counties do not tax wages. Nevada paychecks have only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld, plus any pre-tax deductions.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Nevada?
For a single filer with no deductions, $60,000 a year in Nevada is about $50,390 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare in 2026, or about $1,938.08 per biweekly paycheck.
What is the minimum wage in Nevada in 2026?
Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour for all workers, and there is no lower tipped wage. Full-time at $12.00 an hour is $24,960 a year, or about $22,165 after federal taxes for a single filer.
Do Nevada employees pay the Modified Business Tax?
No. Nevada's Modified Business Tax is a payroll tax paid by employers, not deducted from workers' pay. Nevada unemployment insurance is also employer-paid.
Does Nevada have daily overtime?
Yes, for workers paid less than $18.00 an hour. They earn time-and-a-half for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period, unless they agreed in writing to a four-day, 10-hour schedule. Everyone covered still gets overtime after 40 hours a week.
When is my final paycheck due in Nevada?
Immediately if you are fired or laid off. If you quit, it is due by your next regular payday or within 7 days, whichever is sooner.
This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not tax advice. It estimates 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare from IRS and Social Security Administration figures. Your employer’s withholding depends on your Form W-4 and IRS withholding tables, and may differ slightly.