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$28,936 GS-4 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
$37,617 GS-4 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
+$3,675 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,936 $1,112.92 $13.86 +$3,675
Step 2 $29,901 $1,150.04 $14.33 +$3,798
Step 3 $30,865 $1,187.12 $14.79 +$3,920
Step 4 $31,830 $1,224.23 $15.25 +$4,043
Step 5 $32,795 $1,261.35 $15.71 +$4,166
Step 6 $33,759 $1,298.42 $16.18 +$4,288
Step 7 $34,724 $1,335.54 $16.64 +$4,411
Step 8 $35,688 $1,372.62 $17.10 +$4,533
Step 9 $36,653 $1,409.73 $17.56 +$4,656
Step 10 $37,617 $1,446.81 $18.02 +$4,778
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 1 $28,936
  • Locality add-on +$3,675
  • Adjustment percent 14.55%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 10 $37,617

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-4 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 14.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,113 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,447. 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-4 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-4 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $28,936 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,617. This is 14.55% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,675 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,113 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.