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$34,347 GS-4 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2023)
$44,650 GS-4 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2023)
+$5,426 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,347 $1,321.04 $16.46 +$5,426
Step 2 $35,491 $1,365.04 $17.01 +$5,606
Step 3 $36,636 $1,409.08 $17.55 +$5,787
Step 4 $37,781 $1,453.12 $18.10 +$5,968
Step 5 $38,926 $1,497.15 $18.65 +$6,149
Step 6 $40,071 $1,541.19 $19.20 +$6,330
Step 7 $41,216 $1,585.23 $19.75 +$6,511
Step 8 $42,361 $1,629.27 $20.30 +$6,692
Step 9 $43,505 $1,673.27 $20.85 +$6,872
Step 10 $44,650 $1,717.31 $21.39 +$7,053
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 1 $34,347
  • Locality add-on +$5,426
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 10 $44,650

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 2023, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $1,321 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,717. 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-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 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $34,347 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,650. This is 18.76% 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 2023, it is 18.76%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,426 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 $1,321 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.