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$53,694 GS-9 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
$69,803 GS-9 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
+$8,067 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,694 $2,065.15 $25.73 +$8,067
Step 2 $55,484 $2,134.00 $26.59 +$8,336
Step 3 $57,274 $2,202.85 $27.44 +$8,605
Step 4 $59,064 $2,271.69 $28.30 +$8,874
Step 5 $60,854 $2,340.54 $29.16 +$9,143
Step 6 $62,643 $2,409.35 $30.02 +$9,411
Step 7 $64,433 $2,478.19 $30.87 +$9,680
Step 8 $66,223 $2,547.04 $31.73 +$9,949
Step 9 $68,013 $2,615.88 $32.59 +$10,218
Step 10 $69,803 $2,684.73 $33.45 +$10,487
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $45,627
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 1 $53,694
  • Locality add-on +$8,067
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,316
  • LAS VEGAS GS-9 Step 10 $69,803

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 2020, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% 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 $2,065 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,685. 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-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 2020, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $53,694 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,803. This is 17.68% 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 2020, it is 17.68%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,067 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 $2,065 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.