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$30,137 GS-4 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
$39,174 GS-4 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
+$4,266 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,137 $1,159.12 $14.44 +$4,266
Step 2 $31,141 $1,197.73 $14.92 +$4,408
Step 3 $32,145 $1,236.35 $15.40 +$4,550
Step 4 $33,150 $1,275.00 $15.88 +$4,693
Step 5 $34,154 $1,313.62 $16.37 +$4,835
Step 6 $35,158 $1,352.23 $16.85 +$4,977
Step 7 $36,162 $1,390.85 $17.33 +$5,119
Step 8 $37,166 $1,429.46 $17.81 +$5,261
Step 9 $38,170 $1,468.08 $18.29 +$5,403
Step 10 $39,174 $1,506.69 $18.77 +$5,545
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 1 $30,137
  • Locality add-on +$4,266
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 10 $39,174

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-4 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 16.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,159 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,507. 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-4 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-4 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $30,137 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,174. This is 16.49% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,266 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,159 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.