What comes out of a Nevada paycheck
Nevada levies no income tax on wages (Nev. Const. Art. 15 Sec. 16; NRS 608.250) and no local income taxes on wages.
The calculator shows a $0.00 state line rather than hiding it. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T (2026). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000.
Local income taxes in Nevada
Nevada levies no income tax on wages (Nev. Const. Art. 15 Sec. 16; NRS 608.250) and no local income taxes on wages.
Local taxes are shown for information only. The calculator doesn't add them to your result.
Minimum wage, tips and overtime in Nevada
The minimum wage used for Nevada is $12.00 an hour. Nevada does not allow a tip credit: tipped employees must get the full $12.00 before tips. Check a shift with the tipped wage calculator.
Overtime at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period for employees earning under $18/hr (1.5x the minimum wage); NRS 608.018. Nevada overtime calculator →
Nevada take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Federal | NV state | FICA | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | $2,620.00 | $0.00 | $3,060.00 | $34,320.00 | $1,320.00 |
| $60,000.00 | $5,020.00 | $0.00 | $4,590.00 | $50,390.00 | $1,938.07 |
| $85,000.00 | $9,870.00 | $0.00 | $6,502.50 | $68,627.50 | $2,639.52 |
| $120,000.00 | $17,570.00 | $0.00 | $9,180.00 | $93,250.00 | $3,586.54 |
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. Computed by the same engine as the calculator above.
Nevada paycheck FAQs
- Does Nevada have a state income tax?
- No. Nevada doesn't tax wages, so employers withhold no state income tax. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.
- How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Nevada?
- For a single filer paid biweekly with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $5,020.00, Social Security $3,720.00 and Medicare $870.00, with no state income tax. That leaves $50,390.00 a year, or $1,938.07 per paycheck.
- Does Nevada have local income taxes?
- Nevada levies no income tax on wages (Nev. Const. Art. 15 Sec. 16; NRS 608.250) and no local income taxes on wages.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Nevada?
- Nevada doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must be paid the full $12.00 minimum wage before tips.
- Does Nevada require daily overtime?
- Overtime at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period for employees earning under $18/hr (1.5x the minimum wage); NRS 608.018.
Sources for Nevada figures
Every Nevada figure on this page was last checked on against these sources:
- http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/RegsReviewed/$R185-24A.PDF — leg.state.nv.us (tax year 2026, checked 2026-10-18)
Federal figures: see the methodology page.
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More Nevada pay tools
- Nevada daily overtime calculator
- Nevada tipped wage calculator
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