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$124,719 GS-14 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2024)
$162,137 GS-14 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2024)
+$20,115 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $124,719 $4,796.88 $59.76 +$20,115
Step 2 $128,877 $4,956.81 $61.75 +$20,786
Step 3 $133,034 $5,116.69 $63.74 +$21,456
Step 4 $137,192 $5,276.62 $65.74 +$22,127
Step 5 $141,350 $5,436.54 $67.73 +$22,798
Step 6 $145,507 $5,596.42 $69.72 +$23,468
Step 7 $149,665 $5,756.35 $71.71 +$24,139
Step 8 $153,822 $5,916.23 $73.70 +$24,809
Step 9 $157,980 $6,076.15 $75.70 +$25,480
Step 10 $162,137 $6,236.04 $77.69 +$26,150
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Las Vegas GS-14 Step 1 $124,719
  • Locality add-on +$20,115
  • Adjustment percent 19.23%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Las Vegas GS-14 Step 10 $162,137

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-14 in Las Vegas: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.23% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Las Vegas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $4,797 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,236. 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-14 Las Vegas page.

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GS-14 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $124,719 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $162,137. This is 19.23% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,115 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Las Vegas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $4,797 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.