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$59,720 GS-10 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
$77,641 GS-10 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
+$8,972 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $59,720 $2,296.92 $28.62 +$8,972
Step 2 $61,711 $2,373.50 $29.57 +$9,271
Step 3 $63,703 $2,450.12 $30.52 +$9,571
Step 4 $65,694 $2,526.69 $31.48 +$9,870
Step 5 $67,685 $2,603.27 $32.43 +$10,169
Step 6 $69,676 $2,679.85 $33.39 +$10,468
Step 7 $71,667 $2,756.42 $34.34 +$10,767
Step 8 $73,658 $2,833.00 $35.29 +$11,066
Step 9 $75,649 $2,909.58 $36.25 +$11,365
Step 10 $77,641 $2,986.19 $37.20 +$11,665
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 1 $59,720
  • Locality add-on +$8,972
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • LAS VEGAS GS-10 Step 10 $77,641

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 2021, 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 $2,297 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,986. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAS VEGAS page.

Other grades in LAS VEGAS

GS-10 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $59,720 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,641. 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 2021, it is 17.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,972 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 $2,297 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.