Payroll Services in Nevada: Costs, Taxes and Best Providers (2026)
Payroll services for a Nevada business cost $44 to $130 per month for 1 to 10 employees at entry-tier list prices as of November 2026, and every major provider files Nevada payroll taxes. Nevada has no state income tax, so any entry-tier plan covers it.
Prices verified November 2026
What Nevada employers must handle
Nevada has no state income tax but a Modified Business Tax on gross wages above a threshold, which not every provider calculates automatically.
| State income tax withholding | No — no state income tax |
| Local or special payroll taxes | None statewide |
| State unemployment insurance (SUTA) | Yes — every state; rate assigned to your business annually |
| Federal (FICA, FUTA, income tax) | Yes — handled by every provider listed |
| Where to register | Nevada Department of Taxation |
Minimum wage, SUTA rates and new-hire reporting deadlines change; check Nevada Department of Taxation for current figures. Every provider on this page files Nevada payroll taxes.
Payroll prices for a Nevada business
| Provider (entry plan) | Base / mo | Per employee | 1 emp. | 5 emp. | 10 emp. | 25 emp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADP — Essential (quote; est.) | $79 | $5 | $84* | $104* | $129* | $204* |
| Paychex — Flex Essentials (higher tiers quoted) | $39 | $5 | $44 | $64 | $89 | $164 |
| Gusto — Simple | $49 | $6 | $55 | $79 | $109 | $199 |
| OnPay — Payroll Essentials | $49 | $6 | $55 | $79 | $109 | $199 |
| QuickBooks Payroll — Workforce Payroll (Core) | $50 | $7 | $57 | $85 | $120 | $225 |
| Rippling — Platform (required) (higher tiers quoted) | $40 | $8 | $48 | $80 | $120 | $240 |
* Estimate for quote-only providers based on publicly reported quotes; ADP bills per pay run so a weekly payroll costs more. Prices are list prices before promotions.
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OnPay
Small businesses, farms, nonprofits and restaurants that want the lowest all-in price with no surprise fees, and free white-glove setup.
Gusto
Teams under 50 who want to run payroll themselves in a few clicks and get benefits, 401(k) and HR tools without a sales call.
Paychex
Owners who want a named human to call, businesses considering a PEO later, and anyone bundling payroll with workers' comp or retirement.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have state income tax on wages?
No. Nevada does not tax wage income. Employers still owe federal withholding, FICA and state unemployment tax.
What is the cheapest payroll service in Nevada?
OnPay and Gusto Simple both list at $49 per month plus $6 per person. Paychex Flex Essentials lists at $39 plus $5 but adds filing fees. Any entry-tier plan handles Nevada.
Do I need to register my business for payroll in Nevada?
Yes. Register with Nevada Department of Taxation and with the state unemployment agency before your first payroll. Your provider can file on your behalf but usually needs the account numbers from you.