Bounty hunters in Nevada can expect to be roaming the streets of Las Vegas for the most part. This is because the state’s largest city has by far the highest crime rates and therefore the highest number of bail bond jumpers and fugitives, which are the primary target for bounty hunters. Bounty hunting has a long history in the state that goes back to before Nevada was a state. It was a popular destination during the Wild West days when fugitives would be on the lamb and seek out the mountainous desert region to hide until the dust had settled.
Bounty Hunter Salary in Nevada
Bounty hunters make their salary exclusively through the bounties they collect per fugitive they bring back to the bail bond company. The fees vary from capture to capture, but they can add up quickly if done right. In Nevada, the average bounty hunter can expect to make about $80,000 a year, according to Indeed.com.
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The following is the average bounty hunter salaries in the largest cities in Nevada:
- Las Vegas: $75,000
- Henderson: $75,000
- North Las Vegas: $75,000
- Reno: $76,000
Bail Bondsman Salary in Nevada
Unlike bounty hunters, bail bondsmen do make a traditional wage. In addition to the traditional salary, a bail bondsman also collects a fee for each bail bond they issue. The fee is typically 10-percent of the bond total, but a salaried bondsman would only be given a portion of the 10-percent as the business owner saw fit.
The following are the average base salaries for bail bondsmen in Nevada:
- The state of Nevada: $35,000
- Las Vegas: $33,000
- Henderson: $33,000
- North Las Vegas: $33,000
- Reno: $33,000