Paralegal Salary in Nevada (2026)
$31.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,150/year ($4,513/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,620 Paralegal jobs in Nevada (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Paralegal salary of $64,680 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 $54,150 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,582 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,948 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,150 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Nevada?
- The median Paralegal salary in Nevada is $64,680 per year ($31.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,410 and $76,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $64,680, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $54,150 per year ($4,513 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 3,620 Paralegal 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.