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$25,066 GS-2 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$31,545 GS-2 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$3,649 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,066 $964.08 $12.01 +$3,649
Step 2 $25,663 $987.04 $12.30 +$3,736
Step 3 $26,493 $1,018.96 $12.69 +$3,857
Step 4 $27,195 $1,045.96 $13.03 +$3,959
Step 5 $27,501 $1,057.73 $13.18 +$4,004
Step 6 $28,310 $1,088.85 $13.56 +$4,122
Step 7 $29,118 $1,119.92 $13.95 +$4,239
Step 8 $29,927 $1,151.04 $14.34 +$4,357
Step 9 $30,736 $1,182.15 $14.73 +$4,475
Step 10 $31,545 $1,213.27 $15.11 +$4,593
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $21,417
  • LAS VEGAS GS-2 Step 1 $25,066
  • Locality add-on +$3,649
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $26,952
  • LAS VEGAS GS-2 Step 10 $31,545

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-2 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $964 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,213. 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-2 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-2 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2019, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $25,066 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $31,545. This is 17.04% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,649 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $964 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.