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Police Officer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$37.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,801/year ($5,317/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,720 Police Officer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Police Officer salary of $78,140 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 $63,801 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $78,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,361 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,978 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,801 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Nevada?
- The median Police Officer salary in Nevada is $78,140 per year ($37.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,010 and $101,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $78,140, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $63,801 per year ($5,317 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 5,720 Police Officer 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.