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$57,318 GS-10 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$74,509 GS-10 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$8,345 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 17.04% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,318 $2,204.54 $27.46 +$8,345
Step 2 $59,228 $2,278.00 $28.38 +$8,623
Step 3 $61,138 $2,351.46 $29.29 +$8,901
Step 4 $63,048 $2,424.92 $30.21 +$9,179
Step 5 $64,958 $2,498.38 $31.13 +$9,457
Step 6 $66,868 $2,571.85 $32.04 +$9,735
Step 7 $68,779 $2,645.35 $32.96 +$10,014
Step 8 $70,689 $2,718.81 $33.87 +$10,292
Step 9 $72,599 $2,792.27 $34.79 +$10,570
Step 10 $74,509 $2,865.73 $35.70 +$10,848
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 1 $57,318
  • Locality add-on +$8,345
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 10 $74,509

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-10 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,205 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,866. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-10 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $57,318 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,509. This is 17.04% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAS VEGAS in 2019, it is 17.04%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,345 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,205 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.