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Accountant Salary in Nevada (2026)
$39.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,236/year ($5,520/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,930 Accountant jobs in Nevada (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Accountant salary of $81,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $66,236 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,122 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,242 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,236 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,520 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Nevada?
- The median Accountant salary in Nevada is $81,600 per year ($39.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,190 and $103,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $81,600, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $66,236 per year ($5,520 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 6,930 Accountant jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.