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$61,329 GS-10 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2022)
$79,730 GS-10 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2022)
+$9,465 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 18.25% 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 $61,329 $2,358.81 $29.39 +$9,465
Step 2 $63,374 $2,437.46 $30.37 +$9,781
Step 3 $65,418 $2,516.08 $31.35 +$10,096
Step 4 $67,463 $2,594.73 $32.33 +$10,412
Step 5 $69,507 $2,673.35 $33.30 +$10,727
Step 6 $71,552 $2,752.00 $34.28 +$11,043
Step 7 $73,596 $2,830.62 $35.26 +$11,358
Step 8 $75,641 $2,909.27 $36.24 +$11,674
Step 9 $77,686 $2,987.92 $37.22 +$11,990
Step 10 $79,730 $3,066.54 $38.20 +$12,305
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 1 $61,329
  • Locality add-on +$9,465
  • Adjustment percent 18.25%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 10 $79,730

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 2022, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.25% 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 $2,359 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,067. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $61,329 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,730. This is 18.25% 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 2022, it is 18.25%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,465 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 $2,359 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.