Nevada child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
Nevada guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Nevada's guideline amount is $1,100 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Nevada uses the percentage of income model; its current guidelines took effect January 1, 2026.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Nevada child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $400 | $667 | $980 | $1,147 |
| 2 children | $550 | $917 | $1,348 | $1,577 |
| 3 children | $650 | $1,083 | $1,593 | $1,863 |
| 4 children | $700 | $1,167 | $1,715 | $2,007 |
| 5 children | $750 | $1,250 | $1,838 | $2,150 |
How Nevada calculates child support
Nevada sets child support as a percentage of the paying parent’s gross monthly income, in three tiers. For one child it is 16% of the first $6,000, 8% of the part up to $10,000 and 4% of the rest; for two children 22%, 11% and 6%; for three 26%, 13% and 6%; for four 28%, 14% and 7%. Each further child adds 2%, 1% and 0.5%.
Income is gross monthly income from all sources, taxable or not, including alimony received and self-employment income after business expenses. Child support received, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income and other public assistance are left out. Taxes aren’t deducted.
When one parent has primary physical custody, only the other parent’s amount is figured. With joint physical custody each parent’s amount is figured and the two are offset, so the parent with the higher amount pays the difference. This estimate treats about equal time, or at least 146 overnights a year with each parent, as joint physical custody, the number of days Nevada custody law uses for joint custody.
When a parent’s circumstances limit their ability to pay, Nevada uses a low-income schedule that the courts publish each year from the federal poverty guidelines. It covers monthly incomes up to $1,995, starting at $998; below that the court decides the amount. Like the official Nevada calculator, this estimate uses the schedule whenever the income is in its range, unless you untick the low-income box.
Child care and health insurance aren’t part of the percentage amount. The court divides reasonable child care costs and medical support between the parents in a way it finds fair and adds them to the order; there is no set formula, so they aren’t included here.
Support a parent pays for other children isn’t subtracted from income. The court may adjust the amount for a parent’s legal responsibility to support others.
There is no cap: income above $10,000 a month is counted at the third tier’s lower percentage.
Each tier is figured in full and the final monthly amount is rounded to the cent. Low-income schedule amounts are whole dollars, as published.
Parenting time in Nevada
When one parent has primary physical custody, only the other parent’s amount is figured. With joint physical custody each parent’s amount is figured and the two are offset, so the parent with the higher amount pays the difference. This estimate treats about equal time, or at least 146 overnights a year with each parent, as joint physical custody, the number of days Nevada custody law uses for joint custody.
| Overnights with Parent A | Guideline amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,100 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 52 | $1,100 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 104 | $1,100 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 128 | $1,100 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 182 (about equal) | $367 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
Low and high incomes in Nevada
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $328 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $2,410 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
When a parent’s circumstances limit their ability to pay, Nevada uses a low-income schedule that the courts publish each year from the federal poverty guidelines. It covers monthly incomes up to $1,995, starting at $998; below that the court decides the amount. Like the official Nevada calculator, this estimate uses the schedule whenever the income is in its range, unless you untick the low-income box.
There is no cap: income above $10,000 a month is counted at the third tier’s lower percentage.
Child support by number of children in Nevada
- 1 child$800 a month
- 2 children$1,100 a month
- 3 children$1,300 a month
- 4 children$1,400 a month
- 5 children$1,500 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: NAC 425.100–425.170 (as amended by R139-23); NRS 125B.080; NRS 425.620
- Nevada child support guidelines
- Nevada Child Support Guidelines Calculator (calculation detail)
- Official Nevada child support calculator
- Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement Program
Guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Verified against the official Nevada sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in Nevada?
Nevada sets child support as a percentage of the paying parent’s gross monthly income, in three tiers. For one child it is 16% of the first $6,000, 8% of the part up to $10,000 and 4% of the rest; for two children 22%, 11% and 6%; for three 26%, 13% and 6%; for four 28%, 14% and 7%. Each further child adds 2%, 1% and 0.5%. Income is gross monthly income from all sources, taxable or not, including alimony received and self-employment income after business expenses. Child support received, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income and other public assistance are left out. Taxes aren’t deducted.
What is the child support for one child in Nevada on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Nevada's guideline amount for one child is about $667 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in Nevada?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $367 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). When one parent has primary physical custody, only the other parent’s amount is figured. With joint physical custody each parent’s amount is figured and the two are offset, so the parent with the higher amount pays the difference. This estimate treats about equal time, or at least 146 overnights a year with each parent, as joint physical custody, the number of days Nevada custody law uses for joint custody.
What is the minimum child support in Nevada?
When a parent’s circumstances limit their ability to pay, Nevada uses a low-income schedule that the courts publish each year from the federal poverty guidelines. It covers monthly incomes up to $1,995, starting at $998; below that the court decides the amount. Like the official Nevada calculator, this estimate uses the schedule whenever the income is in its range, unless you untick the low-income box.
When does child support end in Nevada?
In Nevada, support for a child ends on the first day of the month after the month the child turns 18, or, if the child is still in high school, after the month the child graduates or turns 19, whichever comes first. When an order covers several children without a separate amount for each, a parent must file a motion to modify it when a child ages out. A parent must support a disabled adult child whose disability began before 18 until the child is no longer disabled or becomes self-supporting. We didn't locate an official source on support for college or other post-secondary education.