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$54,019 GS-10 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
$70,226 GS-10 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
+$6,861 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 14.55% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,019 $2,077.65 $25.88 +$6,861
Step 2 $55,820 $2,146.92 $26.75 +$7,090
Step 3 $57,621 $2,216.19 $27.61 +$7,319
Step 4 $59,422 $2,285.46 $28.47 +$7,548
Step 5 $61,222 $2,354.69 $29.33 +$7,776
Step 6 $63,023 $2,423.96 $30.20 +$8,005
Step 7 $64,824 $2,493.23 $31.06 +$8,234
Step 8 $66,625 $2,562.50 $31.92 +$8,463
Step 9 $68,425 $2,631.73 $32.79 +$8,691
Step 10 $70,226 $2,701.00 $33.65 +$8,920
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 1 $54,019
  • Locality add-on +$6,861
  • Adjustment percent 14.55%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 10 $70,226

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 14.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,078 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,701. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-10 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $54,019 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,226. This is 14.55% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAS VEGAS in 2016, it is 14.55%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,861 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,078 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.