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$86,465 GS-13 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
$112,403 GS-13 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
+$11,881 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $86,465 $3,325.58 $41.43 +$11,881
Step 2 $89,347 $3,436.42 $42.81 +$12,277
Step 3 $92,229 $3,547.27 $44.19 +$12,673
Step 4 $95,111 $3,658.12 $45.57 +$13,069
Step 5 $97,993 $3,768.96 $46.95 +$13,465
Step 6 $100,875 $3,879.81 $48.33 +$13,861
Step 7 $103,757 $3,990.65 $49.72 +$14,257
Step 8 $106,639 $4,101.50 $51.10 +$14,653
Step 9 $109,521 $4,212.35 $52.48 +$15,049
Step 10 $112,403 $4,323.19 $53.86 +$15,445
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • LAS VEGAS GS-13 Step 1 $86,465
  • Locality add-on +$11,881
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • LAS VEGAS GS-13 Step 10 $112,403

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-13 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2017, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 15.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,326 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,323. 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-13 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-13 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $86,465 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,403. This is 15.93% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,881 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,326 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.