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$69,427 GS-10 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2026)
$90,250 GS-10 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2026)
+$11,363 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,427 $2,670.27 $33.27 +$11,363
Step 2 $71,741 $2,759.27 $34.38 +$11,742
Step 3 $74,054 $2,848.23 $35.48 +$12,120
Step 4 $76,368 $2,937.23 $36.59 +$12,499
Step 5 $78,682 $3,026.23 $37.70 +$12,878
Step 6 $80,996 $3,115.23 $38.81 +$13,257
Step 7 $83,309 $3,204.19 $39.92 +$13,635
Step 8 $85,623 $3,293.19 $41.03 +$14,014
Step 9 $87,937 $3,382.19 $42.14 +$14,393
Step 10 $90,250 $3,471.15 $43.24 +$14,771
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 1 $69,427
  • Locality add-on +$11,363
  • Adjustment percent 19.57%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Las Vegas GS-10 Step 10 $90,250

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-10 in Las Vegas: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2026, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Las Vegas

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $2,670 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,471. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-10 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $69,427 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,250. This is 19.57% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Las Vegas?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Las Vegas in 2026, it is 19.57%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,363 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Las Vegas?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns roughly $2,670 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.