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$59,129 GS-10 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
$76,870 GS-10 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
+$8,883 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 17.68% 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 $59,129 $2,274.19 $28.33 +$8,883
Step 2 $61,101 $2,350.04 $29.28 +$9,180
Step 3 $63,072 $2,425.85 $30.22 +$9,476
Step 4 $65,043 $2,501.65 $31.17 +$9,772
Step 5 $67,014 $2,577.46 $32.11 +$10,068
Step 6 $68,985 $2,653.27 $33.05 +$10,364
Step 7 $70,956 $2,729.08 $34.00 +$10,660
Step 8 $72,927 $2,804.88 $34.94 +$10,956
Step 9 $74,899 $2,880.73 $35.89 +$11,253
Step 10 $76,870 $2,956.54 $36.83 +$11,549
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 1 $59,129
  • Locality add-on +$8,883
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 10 $76,870

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 2020, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% 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 $2,274 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,957. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $59,129 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,870. This is 17.68% 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 2020, it is 17.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,883 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 $2,274 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.