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$50,036 GS-7 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2024)
$65,048 GS-7 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2024)
+$8,070 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,036 $1,924.46 $23.98 +$8,070
Step 2 $51,704 $1,988.62 $24.77 +$8,339
Step 3 $53,372 $2,052.77 $25.57 +$8,608
Step 4 $55,040 $2,116.92 $26.37 +$8,877
Step 5 $56,708 $2,181.08 $27.17 +$9,146
Step 6 $58,376 $2,245.23 $27.97 +$9,415
Step 7 $60,044 $2,309.38 $28.77 +$9,684
Step 8 $61,712 $2,373.54 $29.57 +$9,953
Step 9 $63,380 $2,437.69 $30.37 +$10,222
Step 10 $65,048 $2,501.85 $31.17 +$10,491
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $41,966
  • Las Vegas GS-7 Step 1 $50,036
  • Locality add-on +$8,070
  • Adjustment percent 19.23%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $54,557
  • Las Vegas GS-7 Step 10 $65,048

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-7 in Las Vegas: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2024, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.23% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Las Vegas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $1,924 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,502. 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-7 Las Vegas page.

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GS-7 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2024, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $50,036 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,048. This is 19.23% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,070 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Las Vegas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $1,924 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.