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$36,822 GS-4 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2025)
$47,873 GS-4 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2025)
+$6,027 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 19.57% 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 $36,822 $1,416.23 $17.64 +$6,027
Step 2 $38,050 $1,463.46 $18.23 +$6,228
Step 3 $39,278 $1,510.69 $18.82 +$6,429
Step 4 $40,506 $1,557.92 $19.41 +$6,630
Step 5 $41,734 $1,605.15 $20.00 +$6,831
Step 6 $42,962 $1,652.38 $20.59 +$7,032
Step 7 $44,189 $1,699.58 $21.17 +$7,232
Step 8 $45,417 $1,746.81 $21.76 +$7,433
Step 9 $46,645 $1,794.04 $22.35 +$7,634
Step 10 $47,873 $1,841.27 $22.94 +$7,835
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 1 $36,822
  • Locality add-on +$6,027
  • Adjustment percent 19.57%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 10 $47,873

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 2025, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.57% 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 $1,416 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,841. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $36,822 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,873. This is 19.57% 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 2025, it is 19.57%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,027 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 $1,416 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.