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$30,703 GS-4 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$39,909 GS-4 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$4,470 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,703 $1,180.88 $14.71 +$4,470
Step 2 $31,726 $1,220.23 $15.20 +$4,619
Step 3 $32,749 $1,259.58 $15.69 +$4,768
Step 4 $33,772 $1,298.92 $16.18 +$4,917
Step 5 $34,795 $1,338.27 $16.67 +$5,066
Step 6 $35,818 $1,377.62 $17.16 +$5,215
Step 7 $36,841 $1,416.96 $17.65 +$5,364
Step 8 $37,864 $1,456.31 $18.14 +$5,513
Step 9 $38,887 $1,495.65 $18.63 +$5,662
Step 10 $39,909 $1,534.96 $19.12 +$5,810
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 1 $30,703
  • Locality add-on +$4,470
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 10 $39,909

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 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $1,181 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,535. 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-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 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $30,703 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,909. This is 17.04% 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 2019, it is 17.04%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,470 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 $1,181 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.