Las Vegas Salary Paycheck Calculator

Las Vegas payroll taxes

• No Nevada state income tax: Nevada does not levy a personal state income tax; there is no state W-4.
• Unemployment Insurance (UI): Employer-paid only through Nevada DETR on wages up to the state taxable wage base. Employees do not pay UI.
• Modified Business Tax (MBT): Employer payroll assessment paid by businesses that meet thresholds; not deducted from employee paychecks.
• FICA (federal): Social Security and Medicare apply to wages (see “Las Vegas Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)”).
• Federal income tax (FIT): Withheld using IRS rules and your Form W-4 elections.
• Local income taxes: Clark County/Las Vegas do not impose wage-based local income taxes on employees.
• Pre-tax deductions: Traditional 401(k), HSA/FSA, Section 125 premiums can reduce taxable wages where eligible.
• Post-tax deductions: Roth 401(k), garnishments, union dues, after-tax benefits reduce net pay after taxes.

How Your Las Vegas Paycheck Works

1. Start with gross pay (salary for the period, or hourly rate × hours; include overtime where due).
2. Subtract pre-tax items (401(k), HSA/FSA, cafeteria plans) to determine taxable wages.
3. Compute FICA (Social Security to the annual wage base; Medicare on all wages; Additional Medicare for high earners).
4. Calculate federal withholding using IRS methods and your W-4.
5. Nevada state income tax: none; no state withholding line appears on pay stubs.
6. Employer separately pays Nevada UI and, if applicable, MBT—these do not reduce your net pay.
7. Subtract post-tax deductions (Roth, garnishments) to reach net pay.

Las Vegas unemployment tax (Nevada UI) — 10-year employer snapshot

Employees do not pay Nevada UI from wages. Employers contribute on a state taxable wage base at rates assigned by DETR; new-employer rates and experience ranges vary by year.

Las Vegas salary threshold

Nevada generally follows the federal FLSA white-collar rules. Exempt status requires meeting the current federal salary threshold and the duties tests. If either is not satisfied, overtime is generally due after 40 hours in a workweek. Nevada also has specific daily overtime rules in certain wage situations.

Median Household Income — Las Vegas (10 years, current dollars)

Illustrative nominal values showing recent trend; consult the latest ACS release for official city figures.

Las Vegas Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

• Social Security: 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer up to the federal wage base.
• Medicare: 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer on all wages.
• Additional Medicare: extra 0.9% employee-only on wages above $200,000 (employer remains 1.45%).

Number of cities that have local income taxes

Nevada, including Las Vegas and Clark County, does not impose municipal wage-based income taxes on employees’ paychecks. Employers may owe state payroll assessments like the Modified Business Tax, but these do not reduce employee net pay. Consequently, no Nevada city withholds a percentage income tax from individual wages at all.

Local income tax table (employee wage tax)

Las Vegas Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Minimum wage: Nevada statewide rate applies; check current effective rate for your pay period (no separate Las Vegas city minimum).
• Overtime: Generally 1.5× after 40 hours/week; daily overtime can apply in certain situations depending on hourly rate and benefits offered.
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay on regular, established paydays (biweekly or semimonthly are common) and comply with final-pay timelines at separation.
• Breaks/meals: Nevada has specific requirements for rest and meal periods; premium pay may apply if not provided.

Additional Las Vegas forms

• W-4 (federal): Employee’s Withholding Certificate (no Nevada state W-4).
• DETR UI Employer Registration & Rate Notice: For Nevada Unemployment Insurance contributions (employer-paid).
• Modified Business Tax (MBT) filings: Nevada Department of Taxation employer payroll assessment returns (employer responsibility).
• Nevada New Hire Reporting: Report new/re-hires within the required timeframe.
• Local business licenses: City of Las Vegas and Clark County business licensing, if applicable (employer compliance).
• Required workplace posters: Nevada wage/hour, UI, safety, and federal postings.

FAQs — Las Vegas Salary Paycheck Calculator

How do I use a Las Vegas Salary Paycheck Calculator to estimate my net pay?

Enter gross pay and pay frequency, your federal W-4 details, and any pre-/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA and federal withholding, omits state income tax (Nevada has none), and reflects that UI/MBT are employer costs—producing an estimated per-paycheck and annual take-home.

Does Las Vegas have a city income tax taken from paychecks?

No. Las Vegas and all Nevada municipalities do not have employee wage-based local income taxes. Your paycheck will not include a city tax line anywhere in Nevada.

Why doesn’t my Las Vegas pay stub show state income tax?

Nevada has no personal state income tax. Typical deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any benefit or court-ordered deductions.

Do employees in Las Vegas pay unemployment tax?

No. Nevada Unemployment Insurance is funded by employer contributions only. Employees do not have a state UI deduction on their pay stubs.

What is the Modified Business Tax (MBT), and does it reduce my paycheck?

MBT is an employer payroll assessment. It is not deducted from employee wages and therefore does not reduce an employee’s net pay.

What salary makes me exempt from overtime in Las Vegas?

Nevada follows federal FLSA white-collar rules. Exemption requires meeting the current federal salary threshold and duties tests. Otherwise, overtime is generally owed after 40 hours in a week; Nevada also has daily overtime rules in specific wage situations.

How are bonuses or commissions taxed on a Las Vegas paycheck?

They’re subject to federal withholding (IRS supplemental methods) and FICA. There is no Nevada state income tax and no local income tax. Employer UI/MBT are employer expenses only.

How often must employers pay in Las Vegas?

Employers must set regular, posted paydays and pay on time. Biweekly and semimonthly are common schedules. Final-pay timing depends on separation circumstances and Nevada law.

Why is my coworker’s net different even if our salaries match?

Different W-4 elections, pre-tax benefits (401(k), HSA/FSA), Roth vs. traditional contributions, supplemental-wage withholding, and garnishments can change taxable wages and withholding, producing different take-home pay.

Does the calculator account for HSA/FSA and 401(k) contributions?

Yes. Enter those amounts; they reduce taxable wages for federal income tax and sometimes FICA (depending on the benefit), generally increasing take-home versus after-tax deductions.