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$50,141 GS-9 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
$65,186 GS-9 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2017)
+$6,890 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,141 $1,928.50 $24.03 +$6,890
Step 2 $51,813 $1,992.81 $24.83 +$7,120
Step 3 $53,484 $2,057.08 $25.63 +$7,349
Step 4 $55,156 $2,121.38 $26.43 +$7,579
Step 5 $56,828 $2,185.69 $27.23 +$7,809
Step 6 $58,499 $2,249.96 $28.03 +$8,038
Step 7 $60,171 $2,314.27 $28.83 +$8,268
Step 8 $61,843 $2,378.58 $29.63 +$8,498
Step 9 $63,515 $2,442.88 $30.43 +$8,728
Step 10 $65,186 $2,507.15 $31.23 +$8,957
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,251
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 1 $50,141
  • Locality add-on +$6,890
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $56,229
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 10 $65,186

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 2017, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 15.93% 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 $1,929 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,507. 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-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 2017, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $50,141 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,186. This is 15.93% 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 2017, it is 15.93%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,890 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 $1,929 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.