Nevada Paycheck Calculator

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Nevada Paycheck & Take-Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your net pay in the Silver State (No State Income Tax!)

Weekly Bi-weekly (Every 2 weeks) Semi-monthly (Twice a month) Monthly Annually
Single Married Filing Jointly Head of Household

Your Estimated Paycheck

Gross Pay (Per Period): —
Federal Income Tax: —
Social Security (6.2%): —
Medicare (1.45%): —
Nevada State Income Tax: $0.00 (No Tax)
Pre-tax Deductions: —
Estimated Net Take-Home Pay: —

How Your Nevada Paycheck is Calculated

Nevada is one of the few states in the U.S. that does not impose a state individual income tax. This makes the calculation of your Nevada paycheck significantly simpler than in most other states. When you work in cities like Las Vegas, Reno, or Henderson, your take-home pay is primarily determined by federal obligations.

1. Gross Pay and Frequency

The calculation starts with your gross pay. If you have an annual salary, we divide that by your pay frequency (e.g., 26 for bi-weekly). If you enter your per-period gross pay directly, we use that as the starting point.

2. Federal Income Tax

Even though Nevada won't take a cut, Uncle Sam will. We calculate your federal withholding based on the 2024 tax brackets and the standard deduction. Your filing status (Single, Married, or Head of Household) significantly impacts how much federal tax is withheld.

3. FICA Taxes (Social Security & Medicare)

All employees must contribute to Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes:

  • Social Security: 6.2% of your gross pay (up to the annual wage base limit of $168,600 for 2024).
  • Medicare: 1.45% of your gross pay. (Note: High earners may be subject to an additional 0.9% Medicare tax on earnings over $200,000).

4. The Nevada Advantage

In many states (like California or New York), you might lose another 5% to 10% of your paycheck to state taxes. In Nevada, that money stays in your pocket. This "tax-free" status is a major draw for professionals moving to the Silver State.

Example Calculation

If you earn a $60,000 annual salary and are paid bi-weekly as a single filer:

  • Gross Pay: $2,307.69
  • Social Security: $143.08
  • Medicare: $33.46
  • Federal Tax: Approx. $198.00
  • Net Pay: Approx. $1,933.15

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on standard 2024 federal tax tables. Individual results may vary based on specific tax credits, additional withholdings, or local adjustments.

function calculateNVPaycheck() { // Get Inputs var grossInput = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossPay').value); var frequency = parseFloat(document.getElementById('frequency').value); var filingStatus = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value; var preTaxDeduction = parseFloat(document.getElementById('preTax').value) || 0; if (isNaN(grossInput) || grossInput 609350) { tax += (income – 609350) * 0.37; income = 609350; } if (income > 243725) { tax += (income – 243725) * 0.35; income = 243725; } if (income > 191950) { tax += (income – 191950) * 0.32; income = 191950; } if (income > 100525) { tax += (income – 100525) * 0.24; income = 100525; } if (income > 47150) { tax += (income – 47150) * 0.22; income = 47150; } if (income > 11600) { tax += (income – 11600) * 0.12; income = 11600; } tax += income * 0.10; return tax; } function calcFedMarried(income) { var tax = 0; if (income > 731200) { tax += (income – 731200) * 0.37; income = 731200; } if (income > 487450) { tax += (income – 487450) * 0.35; income = 487450; } if (income > 383900) { tax += (income – 383900) * 0.32; income = 383900; } if (income > 201050) { tax += (income – 201050) * 0.24; income = 201050; } if (income > 94300) { tax += (income – 94300) * 0.22; income = 94300; } if (income > 23200) { tax += (income – 23200) * 0.12; income = 23200; } tax += income * 0.10; return tax; } function calcFedHoh(income) { var tax = 0; if (income > 609350) { tax += (income – 609350) * 0.37; income = 609350; } if (income > 243700) { tax += (income – 243700) * 0.35; income = 243700; } if (income > 191950) { tax += (income – 191950) * 0.32; income = 191950; } if (income > 100500) { tax += (income – 100500) * 0.24; income = 100500; } if (income > 63100) { tax += (income – 63100) * 0.22; income = 63100; } if (income > 16550) { tax += (income – 16550) * 0.12; income = 16550; } tax += income * 0.10; return tax; }

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