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$102,176 GS-14 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
$132,830 GS-14 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
+$14,040 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,176 $3,929.85 $48.96 +$14,040
Step 2 $105,582 $4,060.85 $50.59 +$14,508
Step 3 $108,988 $4,191.85 $52.22 +$14,976
Step 4 $112,394 $4,322.85 $53.85 +$15,444
Step 5 $115,800 $4,453.85 $55.49 +$15,912
Step 6 $119,206 $4,584.85 $57.12 +$16,380
Step 7 $122,612 $4,715.85 $58.75 +$16,848
Step 8 $126,018 $4,846.85 $60.38 +$17,316
Step 9 $129,424 $4,977.85 $62.01 +$17,784
Step 10 $132,830 $5,108.85 $63.65 +$18,252
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • LAS VEGAS GS-14 Step 1 $102,176
  • Locality add-on +$14,040
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • LAS VEGAS GS-14 Step 10 $132,830

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-14 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2017, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 15.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,930 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,109. 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-14 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-14 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $102,176 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,830. This is 15.93% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,040 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,930 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.