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$55,217 GS-10 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
$71,786 GS-10 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
+$7,587 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 15.93% 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 $55,217 $2,123.73 $26.46 +$7,587
Step 2 $57,058 $2,194.54 $27.34 +$7,840
Step 3 $58,899 $2,265.35 $28.22 +$8,093
Step 4 $60,740 $2,336.15 $29.10 +$8,346
Step 5 $62,581 $2,406.96 $29.99 +$8,599
Step 6 $64,422 $2,477.77 $30.87 +$8,852
Step 7 $66,263 $2,548.58 $31.75 +$9,105
Step 8 $68,104 $2,619.38 $32.63 +$9,358
Step 9 $69,945 $2,690.19 $33.51 +$9,611
Step 10 $71,786 $2,761.00 $34.40 +$9,864
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 1 $55,217
  • Locality add-on +$7,587
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 10 $71,786

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 2017, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 15.93% 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 $2,124 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,761. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $55,217 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,786. This is 15.93% 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 2017, it is 15.93%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,587 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 $2,124 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.