NV Garnishment Law
Nevada follows federal wage garnishment limits under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The state has no income tax, which can result in higher disposable earnings and potentially higher garnishment amounts. Nevada law provides specific procedures for wage garnishment and requires creditors to obtain a court judgment before garnishing wages.
| State abbreviation | NV |
|---|---|
| Consumer debt limit | 25% of disposable earnings, subject to the 30x minimum wage test |
| Child support limit | 50% if supporting another family, 60% otherwise, plus 5% for arrears |
| Federal student loans | 15% administrative garnishment cap |
| State minimum wage | $12.00 |
| Minimum wage source used in calculator | Federal minimum wage baseline |
| Head of household protection | No additional protection listed |
| Statute reference | Nevada Revised Statutes §31.295 |
Nevada follows federal CCPA limits. The state has no income tax, which may result in higher disposable earnings. Nevada protects 82% of disposable earnings from garnishment (18% garnishable) for the first 30 days.
Tax levy note: Nevada has no state income tax. Federal IRS levies use their own formula.