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$51,089 GS-9 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
$66,417 GS-9 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2018)
+$7,232 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,089 $1,964.96 $24.48 +$7,232
Step 2 $52,792 $2,030.46 $25.30 +$7,473
Step 3 $54,495 $2,095.96 $26.11 +$7,714
Step 4 $56,198 $2,161.46 $26.93 +$7,955
Step 5 $57,901 $2,226.96 $27.74 +$8,196
Step 6 $59,604 $2,292.46 $28.56 +$8,437
Step 7 $61,308 $2,358.00 $29.38 +$8,679
Step 8 $63,011 $2,423.50 $30.19 +$8,920
Step 9 $64,714 $2,489.00 $31.01 +$9,161
Step 10 $66,417 $2,554.50 $31.82 +$9,402
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,857
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 1 $51,089
  • Locality add-on +$7,232
  • Adjustment percent 16.49%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,015
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 10 $66,417

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 2018, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 16.49% 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 $1,965 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,555. 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-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 2018, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $51,089 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,417. This is 16.49% 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 2018, it is 16.49%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,232 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 $1,965 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.