2026 pay · state departments, boards and the courts; City of Las Vegas departments (incl. Fire and Rescue, City Marshals, Municipal Court)
How much do Nevada public employees make?
$71,048typical pay in 2026 for full-year Nevada state government employees
$51,753 – $94,149what most people earned
Official pay records for 25,424 people at 41 employers.
✓ Official data from Nevada State Controller (Open Payroll) · latest release · controller.nv.gov ↗✓ Official data from City of Las Vegas · latest release · lasvegasnevada.gov ↗
Pay by employer
Typical pay counts everyone paid during 2026. Poll workers and other short, seasonal roles (typical pay under $5,000) are listed last. Select an employer for jobs, names and more.
- Department of Health and Human Services7,134 people · 2025 pay, the latest published$61,309
- Department of Human Services6,521 people$64,740
- Las Vegas4,472 people · 2025 pay, the latest published$68,949
- Department of Corrections2,783 people$91,702
- Department of Transportation2,038 people$66,112
- Department of Motor Vehicles1,361 people$52,437
- State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources1,033 people$61,231
- Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation958 people$63,316
- Department of Business and Industry759 people$64,555
- Department of Public Safety751 people$61,504
- Nevada Health Authority624 people$71,515
- Department of Administration489 people$58,910
- Governor's Office434 people$83,775
- Department of Taxation433 people$58,332
- Attorney General's Office382 people$84,330
- Gaming Control Board325 people$90,149
- Department of Wildlife274 people$64,355
- Department of Veterans Services269 people$61,183
- State Department of Agriculture236 people$56,720
- Department of Education228 people$81,276
- Adjutant General211 people$55,256
- Secretary of State's Office155 people$59,649
- Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs133 people$67,738
- Public Utilities Commission101 people$122,920
- Cannabis Compliance Board98 people$68,156
- Treasurer's Office63 people$75,685
- Controller's Office54 people$78,810
- Governor's Office of Economic Development43 people$84,886
- Colorado River Commission42 people$110,901
- State Public Charter School Authority42 people$90,848
- Public Employees' Benefits Program39 people · 2025 pay, the latest published$60,377
- Department of Indigent Defense Services31 people$68,283
- Silver State Health Insurance Exchange30 people · 2025 pay, the latest published$67,565
- Commission on Mineral Resources26 people$19,818
- Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training16 people$83,924
- Lieutenant Governor's Office10 people$55,477
- Commission on Ethics9 people$72,836
- Judicial Discipline Commission7 people$104,312
- Department of Native American Affairs7 people$83,540
- Department of Sentencing Policy6 people$82,674
- Judicial Branch10 people · 2024 pay, the latest published$3,744
No employers match.
Pay by type of employer
Typical pay for everyone paid, grouped by the kind of employer. Select a type to see each employer.
State agencies by what they do
- State health agencies7,788 people · 3 agencies$62,052
- State environment and natural resources agencies1,611 people · 5 agencies$61,774
- State regulation and licensing agencies1,283 people · 4 agencies$72,957
- State police and public safety978 people · 3 agencies$60,518
- Governor's and statewide elected offices599 people · 3 agencies$73,395
- State revenue and finance agencies550 people · 3 agencies$61,651
- State courts and legal offices426 people · 4 agencies$83,798
What stands out in Nevada
Employers whose pay looks different from others like them, with the comparison spelled out.
Most common jobs
Typical pay for each job in Nevada, 2026. Select a job to see where people do it and how pay varies.
- Admin Assistant3,428 people · 34 employers$43,347
- Family Services Specialist2,856 people · 2 employers$57,202
- Correctional Officer1,353 people$99,493
- Developmental Specialist937 people · 2 employers$75,544
- Dmv Services Technician886 people$48,503
- IT Professional719 people · 26 employers$99,634
- Psychiatric Nurse684 people · 3 employers$115,146
- Management Analyst661 people · 31 employers$71,811
- Mental Health Technician512 people · 2 employers$51,739
- Highway Maintenance Worker475 people$53,253
- Accounting Assistant407 people · 24 employers$35,939
- Social Services Program Specialist358 people · 4 employers$78,450
- Social Worker354 people · 4 employers$74,183
- Program Officer340 people · 28 employers$64,070
- Mental Health Counselor309 people · 3 employers$88,923
- Psychiatric Caseworker308 people · 2 employers$65,090
- Group Supervisor244 people · 2 employers$63,715
- IT Technician241 people · 22 employers$63,090
- Developmental Support Technician232 people · 2 employers$61,855
- Admin Services Officer229 people · 27 employers$96,985
- Firefighter X222 people$100,459
- Workforce Services Representative219 people · 3 employers$55,711
- Staff Associate Engineer214 people · 2 employers$78,327
- Senior Management Analyst213 people · 24 employers$85,542
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Pay by job group
Typical pay for related jobs grouped together, such as police, fire and security. Select a group to see each job.
- Social work and counseling6,459 people · 24 jobs$66,393
- Office and administrative support5,830 people · 27 jobs$45,114
- Police, fire and security3,126 people · 27 jobs$100,929
- Business and finance jobs2,653 people · 37 jobs$73,970
- Doctors, nurses and health professionals1,159 people · 14 jobs$109,497
- Computer and IT jobs1,145 people · 10 jobs$85,911
- Managers751 people · 20 jobs$104,688
- Construction and trades723 people · 7 jobs$55,744
- Engineers and architects698 people · 8 jobs$79,072
- Recreation and personal care468 people · 6 jobs$6,475
- Maintenance and repair455 people · 11 jobs$59,632
- Science jobs348 people · 7 jobs$80,585
- Legal jobs189 people · 5 jobs$113,827
Highest paid in Nevada state government, 2026
- 1Leon RavinStwd Psych Med Director · Department of Human Services$291,470
- 2Shanon R HelgetManager Criminal Justice Records · Department of Public Safety$276,727
- 3Kenneth L WilliamsMedical Director · Department of Corrections$269,464
- 4Leo L GallofinMedical Pgm Coordinator Mh Pgm · Department of Human Services$266,968
- 5Ihsan A AzzamChief Medical Officer · Department of Human Services$256,810
- 6Shari L KassebaumSenior Correctional Officer · Department of Corrections$254,780
- 7Thomas KimSenior Psychiatrist Range c Ea · Department of Human Services$249,080
- 8Deepa HasijaSenior Psychiatrist Range c Ea · Department of Human Services$249,080
- 9Darryl W McclintockSenior Psychiatrist Range c Ea · Department of Human Services$249,080
- 10Syed QuadriSenior Psychiatrist Range c Ea · Department of Human Services$249,080
Highest paid City of Las Vegas employees, 2025
- 1Michael J. JanssenCity Manager · Las Vegas$373,643
- 2Mark A. SaragosaFire Captain · Las Vegas$373,133
- 3James SuarezFire Battalion Chief · Las Vegas$355,131
- 4Timothy D. VelasquezFire Captain · Las Vegas$318,077
- 5William S. Jr. WittwerAssistant Transportation Manager · Las Vegas$312,986
- 6Jeffry M. DorocakCity Attorney · Las Vegas$311,081
- 7Kenneth A. KreutzerAssistant Fire Chief · Las Vegas$311,062
- 8John A. Iii. JolleyFire Captain · Las Vegas$299,709
- 9Randall W. WilbanksAssistant Fire Chief · Las Vegas$295,094
- 10Alex S. HealeyEMS Field Coordinator · Las Vegas$287,536
Where this data comes from
Nevada State Controller's Office
Years we cover: 2024–2026 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: controller.nv.gov ↗
City of Las Vegas (Finance / Open Data)
Years we cover: 2016–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: lasvegasnevada.gov ↗
Common questions
Are public employee salaries public in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada State Controller's Office and City of Las Vegas (Finance / Open Data) publish public employee pay records. We collect them, add context, and link to the agency's official website.
How often is this updated?
Nevada State Controller (Open Payroll): the agency updates it every pay period. City of Las Vegas: the next update is expected in spring 2027.
Why can't I find someone?
We only cover the employers listed on this page. Some agencies withhold names for safety reasons (for example certain public-safety staff); those people count in the totals but are never named. Names are listed on each employer's page.