How Nevada taxes wages
Nevada has no personal income tax. The Nevada Constitution (Article 10, Section 1) prohibits one.
Nevada is one of 9 states with no tax on wages, along with Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Example: $65,000 salary, single filer
On a $65,000 salary, Nevada state income tax is $0. You still pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
Calculators for Nevada
- Paycheck calculator
Take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, with Nevada selected: no state income tax to withhold.
- Tips and overtime calculator
Your federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime, with Nevada selected. The savings are federal only, since Nevada doesn’t tax wages.
- Senior deduction calculator
A federal deduction of up to $6,000 for each person 65 or older, after the income phase-out.
- Car loan interest calculator
A federal deduction for interest on a loan for a new, U.S.-assembled vehicle.
Does Nevada tax tips and overtime?
Nevada doesn’t tax wages, so tips and overtime aren’t subject to state income tax either. The federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime (Schedule 1-A) still lowers your federal income tax.
Source: Nevada Department of Taxation: income tax in Nevada. Checked . See how every state treats tips and overtime
Nevada vs. neighboring states
Across the border in Arizona, California, Idaho, Utah, and Oregon, the same $65,000 salary would owe up to $4,359 (Oregon).
| State | Est. tax on $65,000 | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $1,223 | +$1,223 |
| California | $1,975 | +$1,975 |
| Idaho | $2,337 | +$2,337 |
| Utah | $2,893 | +$2,893 |
| Oregon | $4,359 | +$4,359 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada doesn’t tax wages, so no state income tax is withheld from your paycheck in 2026. Nevada has no personal income tax. The Nevada Constitution (Article 10, Section 1) prohibits one.
You still pay federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare on your wages. The paycheck calculator with Nevada selected shows your take-home pay after those.
Official source
For forms, exact brackets, and filing deadlines, go to the official Nevada tax agency website.
Related states
- Arizona2.5% flat tax
- California1%–13.3% progressive
- Idaho5.3% flat tax
- Oregon4.75%–9.9% progressive