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$104,107 GS-14 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
$135,339 GS-14 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
+$14,737 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-14 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 16.49% 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 $104,107 $4,004.12 $49.88 +$14,737
Step 2 $107,577 $4,137.58 $51.55 +$15,228
Step 3 $111,048 $4,271.08 $53.21 +$15,720
Step 4 $114,518 $4,404.54 $54.87 +$16,211
Step 5 $117,988 $4,538.00 $56.53 +$16,702
Step 6 $121,458 $4,671.46 $58.20 +$17,193
Step 7 $124,929 $4,804.96 $59.86 +$17,685
Step 8 $128,399 $4,938.42 $61.52 +$18,176
Step 9 $131,869 $5,071.88 $63.19 +$18,667
Step 10 $135,339 $5,205.35 $64.85 +$19,158
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $89,370
  • LAS VEGAS GS-14 Step 1 $104,107
  • Locality add-on +$14,737
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $116,181
  • LAS VEGAS GS-14 Step 10 $135,339

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 2018, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 16.49% 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 $4,004 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,205. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $104,107 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,339. This is 16.49% 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 2018, it is 16.49%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,737 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 $4,004 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.