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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Nevada (2026)
$12.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,359/year ($1,947/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 42,520 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Nevada (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $26,410 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 $23,359 — an effective tax rate of 11.6%.
| Gross (median) | $26,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,031 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,020 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Nevada?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Nevada is $26,410 per year ($12.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,960 and $34,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $26,410, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $23,359 per year ($1,947 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 11.6%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 42,520 Waiter / Waitress 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.