Nevada Child Support Calculator
2026Estimate child support payments in Nevada. Calculate expected NV child support obligations based on income, custody arrangement, and number of children using Nevada guidelines.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
Nevada statutory rates: Nevada applies 16% (1), 22% (2), 26% (3), 28% (4), 2% per additional child of the obligor's gross monthly income. The calculator below uses generic Income Shares percentages and may not exactly match Nevada's schedule — use it for ballparking, then run the official Nevada guideline worksheet for any binding figure.
Total Annual Obligation
$37,600.00
Parent 1 Share
$27,072.00
Parent 2 Share
$12,032.00
Support Calculation
| Combined Gross Income | $100,000.00 |
| Base Obligation Rate (2 children) | 28% |
| Base Support Obligation | $28,000.00 |
| + Child Care Costs (annual) | $6,000.00 |
| + Health Insurance (annual) | $3,600.00 |
| Total Obligation | $37,600.00 |
Each Parent's Share
| Parent 1 Income Share | 60.0% |
| Parent 1 Annual Obligation | $27,072.00 |
| Parent 1 Monthly | $2,256.00 |
| Parent 2 Income Share | 40.0% |
| Parent 2 Annual Obligation | $12,032.00 |
| Parent 2 Monthly | $1,002.67 |
| Per Child (annual) | $18,800.00 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How is child support calculated in Nevada?
Nevada applies a percentage-of-obligor-income model. The non-custodial parent typically pays a set percentage of gross or net income that scales with the number of children, and the exact percentages vary by state — see the statutory rates listed above for Nevada. The custodial parent's income is generally not factored.
The calculation typically adjusts for: (1) work-related childcare, (2) the child's portion of health-insurance premiums, (3) extraordinary medical expenses, and (4) parenting time when overnights cross a state-defined threshold (e.g., 20%–40% depending on jurisdiction). Pre-existing support orders for other children, alimony paid, and mandatory retirement contributions also reduce gross income before the formula applies.
Guideline figures are presumptive — judges may deviate upward or downward when applying them would be unjust given the child's needs, the parents' resources, or other relevant factors. Nevada courts retain final discretion. Always confirm the current guideline tables and worksheet with the Nevada child support agency or family court.
Nevada child support: model, official calculator, enforcement agency
- Guidelines model
- Income Shares
- Official calculator
- Nevada Child Support Calculator (NRS 125B.080)
Nevada uses the Income Shares model adopted under NRS 125B.080 (effective February 2020, replacing the prior Percentage of Obligor model). Nevada has a unique "low-income obligor" presumption protecting earnings up to 150% of federal poverty guidelines. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services' Child Support Enforcement program administers approximately 80,000 cases; payments process through the Nevada State Collection and Disbursement Unit.
Nevada Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| State Income Tax | None |
| State Sales Tax | 6.85% |
| Minimum Wage | $12/hr |
Nevada child support — frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated?
Most states use the income shares model, which estimates what parents would have spent on the child if they lived together, then divides that based on each parent's income share. Factors include gross income, number of children, custody arrangement, and healthcare/childcare costs.
Can child support be modified?
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there is a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant income change (increase or decrease), job loss, change in custody arrangement, or changes in the child's needs.
At what age does child support end?
In most states, child support ends at age 18 or high school graduation (whichever comes later). Some states extend support to age 19-21 or through college. Court orders may specify different end dates based on individual circumstances.