How Much Child Support Will I Pay in Nevada, by Income? ($1,000 a Week, $50K, $100K, and More)
This guide answers the exact question people ask: “If I make this much money, how much child support will I pay in Nevada?” Every figure below is computed from Nevada’s current tiered formula in NAC 425.140, the rule that has governed Nevada child support since February 1, 2020. If you find an older percentage chart online (18 percent, 25 percent, 29 percent flat rates, or a “child support table” PDF), it is based on repealed law and will give you the wrong number. The amounts here are the base obligation for a parent paying support; courts can adjust them, and 50/50 custody changes the math, both explained below.
If I make $1,000 a week, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $1,000 per week (about $4,333 in gross monthly income), the base child support obligation in Nevada is approximately $693 per month for one child, $953 for two children, and $1,127 for three children, before any adjustments.
Nevada applies 16 percent of gross monthly income for one child at this income level, 22 percent for two children, and 26 percent for three, because $4,333 falls entirely within the first tier of the formula (income up to $6,000 per month). NAC 425.140. These are base amounts assuming the other parent has primary physical custody; joint custody and the adjustment factors below can raise or lower the final order.
Nevada child support by income: the full table
Find your income below to see how much child support you will pay in Nevada each month. All amounts are the monthly base obligation under NAC 425.140, rounded to the nearest dollar. Gross monthly income (GMI) means income before taxes and most deductions.
| If you earn | Gross monthly income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 per hour (full time) | $2,600 | $416* | $572* | $676* |
| $40,000 per year | $3,333 | $533 | $733 | $867 |
| $20 per hour (full time) | $3,467 | $555 | $763 | $901 |
| $50,000 per year | $4,167 | $667 | $917 | $1,083 |
| $1,000 per week / $25 per hour | $4,333 | $693 | $953 | $1,127 |
| $60,000 per year | $5,000 | $800 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| $70,000 per year | $5,833 | $933 | $1,283 | $1,517 |
| $80,000 per year | $6,667 | $1,013 | $1,393 | $1,647 |
| $100,000 per year | $8,333 | $1,147 | $1,577 | $1,863 |
| $120,000 per year | $10,000 | $1,280 | $1,760 | $2,080 |
| $150,000 per year | $12,500 | $1,380 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| $200,000 per year | $16,667 | $1,547 | $2,160 | $2,480 |
*Lower incomes may qualify for Nevada’s low-income schedule under NAC 425.145, which can reduce the obligation below the formula amount. Hourly figures assume full-time work (2,080 hours per year). For your exact number with your custody arrangement, use our Nevada child support calculator that applies the full NAC 425 formula.
If I make $50,000 a year, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $50,000 per year ($4,167 gross monthly income), the base obligation is about $667 per month for one child, $917 for two, and $1,083 for three. NAC 425.140.
If I make $60,000 a year, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $60,000 per year ($5,000 gross monthly income), the base obligation is $800 per month for one child, $1,100 for two, and $1,300 for three. NAC 425.140.
If I make $80,000 a year, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $80,000 per year ($6,667 gross monthly income), the base obligation is about $1,013 per month for one child, $1,393 for two, and $1,647 for three.
This is the first income level on this page where the second tier applies. For one child, the first $6,000 is assessed at 16 percent ($960) and the remaining $667 at 8 percent ($53). NAC 425.140.
If I make $100,000 a year, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $100,000 per year ($8,333 gross monthly income), the base obligation is about $1,147 per month for one child, $1,577 for two, and $1,863 for three.
Income above $6,000 per month is not charged at the full first-tier rate. For one child, the first $6,000 is assessed at 16 percent ($960) and the remaining $2,333 at 8 percent ($187), which is why the total is $1,147 rather than a flat 16 percent of everything. NAC 425.140.
If I make $200,000 a year, how much child support do I pay in Nevada?
At $200,000 per year ($16,667 gross monthly income), the base obligation is about $1,547 per month for one child, $2,160 for two, and $2,480 for three.
Three tiers apply at this income: 16 percent of the first $6,000, 8 percent of the portion between $6,000 and $10,000, and 4 percent of everything above $10,000 (for one child). Since February 1, 2020, Nevada no longer has a presumptive maximum cap on child support; the former caps under repealed NRS 125B.070 do not apply to current cases. NAC 425.140.
The formula behind these numbers
Nevada calculates base child support as a tiered percentage of the paying parent’s gross monthly income: for one child, 16 percent of the first $6,000, plus 8 percent of income between $6,000 and $10,000, plus 4 percent of income above $10,000. NAC 425.140.
The percentages rise with the number of children:
| Children | First $6,000 of GMI | $6,000 to $10,000 | Above $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One | 16% | 8% | 4% |
| Two | 22% | 11% | 6% |
| Three | 26% | 13% | 6% |
| Four | 28% | 14% | 7% |
| Five or more | Add 2% / 1% / 0.5% to the respective tiers for each additional child | ||
What if we have 50/50 custody?
With joint physical custody, Nevada calculates each parent’s formula amount and the higher earner pays the difference. This offset often produces a much smaller payment than the table above, but it rarely produces zero.
The offset applies under NAC 425.115 whenever the parties have joint physical custody, which Nevada courts have generally described as each parent having at least 40 percent of the time. If you earn $8,333 per month and the other parent earns $5,000, your one-child amounts are $1,147 and $800, so the base payment is the $347 difference. We explain why a payment usually still exists in a true 50/50 arrangement in our guide to paying child support with 50/50 custody in Nevada.
What if my income is low?
Nevada uses a separate low-income schedule under NAC 425.145 when the formula amount would exceed a parent’s ability to pay. The schedule is based on the federal poverty guidelines and is republished each year by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
If your gross monthly income falls below the lowest level on that schedule, the court sets an amount based on your total economic circumstances, balancing your need for self-support against your duty to support your child. NAC 425.145.
Can the judge order more or less than the formula amount?
Yes. The formula sets the base, and the court can adjust it under NAC 425.150 based on factors specific to your child and your finances.
Those factors include the child’s special educational needs, each parent’s legal responsibility to support others, the value of services contributed by either party, public assistance paid to support the child, the cost of transporting the child to and from visitation, the relative income of both households, other necessary expenses for the child’s benefit, and the paying parent’s ability to pay. Health insurance and childcare are addressed as separate components of the support order. This is why two parents with identical incomes can end up with different orders, and why the table above is a starting point for how much child support you will pay in Nevada rather than a guarantee.
What counts as gross monthly income?
Gross monthly income generally means your income from all sources before taxes: salary, wages, tips, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, and most other earnings.
If your income varies (commissions, gig work, seasonal overtime), courts typically look at a representative average rather than a single pay stub. If a parent is unemployed or underemployed without good cause, the court can impute income based on earning capacity. Getting the income number right is usually the most contested part of a Nevada child support case, and it is the number every figure on this page depends on.
Talk to a Las Vegas child support attorney
Gastelum Attorneys is a Las Vegas family law firm with eight Nevada-licensed attorneys handling child support, custody, and divorce exclusively in Clark County, in English and Spanish. If the number in the table above does not match what you are paying, or the other parent’s income is not what they claim, our Las Vegas child support attorneys can review your order and your options.
Call (702) 979-1455 or schedule a consultation online.
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