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Payroll Clerk Salary in Nevada (2026)
$27.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,960/year ($4,080/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 21st of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,390 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $58,220 a year — though pay ranges from $37,850 for newcomers to $78,410 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,390 Payroll Clerk jobs in Nevada (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $58,220 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 $48,960 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,806 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,454 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,960 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Nevada?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Nevada is $58,220 per year ($27.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,110 and $70,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $58,220, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $48,960 per year ($4,080 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,390 Payroll Clerk 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.