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$89,754 GS-13 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$116,678 GS-13 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$13,067 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,754 $3,452.08 $43.01 +$13,067
Step 2 $92,746 $3,567.15 $44.44 +$13,503
Step 3 $95,738 $3,682.23 $45.87 +$13,939
Step 4 $98,729 $3,797.27 $47.31 +$14,374
Step 5 $101,721 $3,912.35 $48.74 +$14,810
Step 6 $104,712 $4,027.38 $50.17 +$15,245
Step 7 $107,704 $4,142.46 $51.61 +$15,681
Step 8 $110,695 $4,257.50 $53.04 +$16,116
Step 9 $113,687 $4,372.58 $54.47 +$16,552
Step 10 $116,678 $4,487.62 $55.91 +$16,987
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • LAS VEGAS GS-13 Step 1 $89,754
  • Locality add-on +$13,067
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • LAS VEGAS GS-13 Step 10 $116,678

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-13 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,452 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,488. 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-13 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-13 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $89,754 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,678. This is 17.04% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,067 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,452 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.