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$32,852 GS-4 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2022)
$42,707 GS-4 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2022)
+$5,070 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,852 $1,263.54 $15.74 +$5,070
Step 2 $33,947 $1,305.65 $16.27 +$5,239
Step 3 $35,042 $1,347.77 $16.79 +$5,408
Step 4 $36,137 $1,389.88 $17.32 +$5,577
Step 5 $37,232 $1,432.00 $17.84 +$5,746
Step 6 $38,327 $1,474.12 $18.36 +$5,915
Step 7 $39,422 $1,516.23 $18.89 +$6,084
Step 8 $40,517 $1,558.35 $19.41 +$6,253
Step 9 $41,612 $1,600.46 $19.94 +$6,422
Step 10 $42,707 $1,642.58 $20.46 +$6,591
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 1 $32,852
  • Locality add-on +$5,070
  • Adjustment percent 18.25%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 10 $42,707

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 2022, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.25% 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 $1,264 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,643. 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-4 Las Vegas page.

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GS-4 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $32,852 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,707. This is 18.25% 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 2022, it is 18.25%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,070 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 $1,264 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.