Nevada has no tax on wage income, the 13th highest combined sales tax (8.24%) and a $12.00 minimum wage as of 2026.
$4,939 a year: that is roughly what a Nevada homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($0), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($2,060), property tax on a $300,000 house ($1,500) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($1,379).
Nevada does not tax wages. No individual income tax on wages or salaries. A worker earning $50,000 or $100,000 owes federal income tax and FICA but no Nevada income tax. Source: Tax Foundation, rates as of January 1, 2026.
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Nevada's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Nevada to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,592 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
The state rate is 6.85% and local governments add 1.39% on average, for a combined 8.24%, 13th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $82 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Nevada minimum wage is $12.00 an hour, 24th highest in the country, or $24,960 a year for full-time work, $9,880 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Nevada paid property taxes equal to 0.50% of home value on average, the 8th lowest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $1,500 a year, or $125 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 12.77¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 2nd lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $115 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 5 states it borders, Nevada has the lowest top income tax rate of its neighbors (0%) and the lowest electricity price of its neighbors (12.77¢).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | None | 8.24% | $12.00 | 0.50% | 12.77¢ |
| Arizona | 2.5% | 8.54% | $15.15 | 0.48% | 15.38¢ |
| California | 13.3% | 9.03% | $16.90 | 0.70% | 33.61¢ |
| Idaho | 5.3% | 6.03% | $7.25 | 0.50% | 13.73¢ |
| Oregon | 9.9% | 0.00% | $15.55 | 0.81% | 15.97¢ |
| Utah | 4.5% | 7.42% | $7.25 | 0.48% | 13.12¢ |
Nevada figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Nevada revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.