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$64,119 GS-10 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2023)
$83,358 GS-10 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2023)
+$10,129 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 18.76% 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 $64,119 $2,466.12 $30.72 +$10,129
Step 2 $66,256 $2,548.31 $31.75 +$10,466
Step 3 $68,394 $2,630.54 $32.77 +$10,804
Step 4 $70,532 $2,712.77 $33.80 +$11,142
Step 5 $72,669 $2,794.96 $34.82 +$11,479
Step 6 $74,807 $2,877.19 $35.84 +$11,817
Step 7 $76,945 $2,959.42 $36.87 +$12,155
Step 8 $79,082 $3,041.62 $37.89 +$12,492
Step 9 $81,220 $3,123.85 $38.92 +$12,830
Step 10 $83,358 $3,206.08 $39.94 +$13,168
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 1 $64,119
  • Locality add-on +$10,129
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 10 $83,358

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 2023, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $2,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,206. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $64,119 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,358. This is 18.76% 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 2023, it is 18.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,129 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 $2,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.