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$49,054 GS-9 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
$63,765 GS-9 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
+$6,231 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $49,054 $1,886.69 $23.50 +$6,231
Step 2 $50,688 $1,949.54 $24.29 +$6,438
Step 3 $52,323 $2,012.42 $25.07 +$6,646
Step 4 $53,958 $2,075.31 $25.85 +$6,854
Step 5 $55,592 $2,138.15 $26.64 +$7,061
Step 6 $57,227 $2,201.04 $27.42 +$7,269
Step 7 $58,862 $2,263.92 $28.20 +$7,477
Step 8 $60,496 $2,326.77 $28.99 +$7,684
Step 9 $62,131 $2,389.65 $29.77 +$7,892
Step 10 $63,765 $2,452.50 $30.55 +$8,099
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,823
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 1 $49,054
  • Locality add-on +$6,231
  • Adjustment percent 14.55%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,666
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 10 $63,765

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-9 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2016, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 14.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,887 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,453. 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-9 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-9 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $49,054 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,765. This is 14.55% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,231 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,887 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.