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$52,049 GS-9 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$67,660 GS-9 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$7,578 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $52,049 $2,001.88 $24.94 +$7,578
Step 2 $53,783 $2,068.58 $25.77 +$7,830
Step 3 $55,518 $2,135.31 $26.60 +$8,083
Step 4 $57,252 $2,202.00 $27.43 +$8,335
Step 5 $58,987 $2,268.73 $28.26 +$8,588
Step 6 $60,722 $2,335.46 $29.10 +$8,841
Step 7 $62,456 $2,402.15 $29.93 +$9,093
Step 8 $64,191 $2,468.88 $30.76 +$9,346
Step 9 $65,925 $2,535.58 $31.59 +$9,598
Step 10 $67,660 $2,602.31 $32.42 +$9,851
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $44,471
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 1 $52,049
  • Locality add-on +$7,578
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,809
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 10 $67,660

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 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $2,002 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,602. 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-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 2019, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $52,049 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,660. This is 17.04% 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 2019, it is 17.04%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,578 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 $2,002 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.