An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$105,542 GS-13 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2024)
$137,209 GS-13 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2024)
+$17,022 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 19.23% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,542 $4,059.31 $50.57 +$17,022
Step 2 $109,061 $4,194.65 $52.26 +$17,590
Step 3 $112,579 $4,329.96 $53.94 +$18,157
Step 4 $116,098 $4,465.31 $55.63 +$18,725
Step 5 $119,616 $4,600.62 $57.31 +$19,292
Step 6 $123,135 $4,735.96 $59.00 +$19,860
Step 7 $126,653 $4,871.27 $60.69 +$20,427
Step 8 $130,172 $5,006.62 $62.37 +$20,995
Step 9 $133,690 $5,141.92 $64.06 +$21,562
Step 10 $137,209 $5,277.27 $65.74 +$22,130
← GS-12 Calculate my take-home GS-14 →

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Las Vegas GS-13 Step 1 $105,542
  • Locality add-on +$17,022
  • Adjustment percent 19.23%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Las Vegas GS-13 Step 10 $137,209

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-13 in Las Vegas: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2024, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.23% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Las Vegas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $4,059 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,277. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 Las Vegas page.

Other grades in Las Vegas

GS-13 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $105,542 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,209. This is 19.23% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Las Vegas?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Las Vegas in 2024, it is 19.23%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,022 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Las Vegas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $4,059 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.