Nevada Has No State Income Tax — What That Means for Your Paycheck
Learn why Nevada workers keep more of each paycheck and what taxes still apply.
Zero state income tax
Nevada is one of nine states with no individual income tax. Your employer will not withhold state income tax from your W-2 paycheck. That means more of your gross pay goes toward federal taxes, FICA, and benefits — not state coffers.
Federal taxes still apply
You still pay federal income tax based on your W-4, plus Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surtax on high earners). Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and health insurance reduce federal taxable income.
No local income tax either
Nevada cities and counties do not levy local income taxes. Whether you work in Las Vegas, Reno, or Henderson, your take-home pay calculation is the same from a state tax perspective.