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$31,990 GS-4 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
$41,586 GS-4 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
+$4,806 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,990 $1,230.38 $15.33 +$4,806
Step 2 $33,056 $1,271.38 $15.84 +$4,966
Step 3 $34,122 $1,312.38 $16.35 +$5,126
Step 4 $35,189 $1,353.42 $16.86 +$5,287
Step 5 $36,255 $1,394.42 $17.37 +$5,447
Step 6 $37,321 $1,435.42 $17.88 +$5,607
Step 7 $38,387 $1,476.42 $18.39 +$5,767
Step 8 $39,453 $1,517.42 $18.90 +$5,927
Step 9 $40,520 $1,558.46 $19.42 +$6,088
Step 10 $41,586 $1,599.46 $19.93 +$6,248
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 1 $31,990
  • Locality add-on +$4,806
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • LAS VEGAS GS-4 Step 10 $41,586

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 2021, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% 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 $1,230 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,599. 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-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 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $31,990 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,586. This is 17.68% 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 2021, it is 17.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,806 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 $1,230 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.