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$37,190 GS-4 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2026)
$48,349 GS-4 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2026)
+$6,087 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 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 $37,190 $1,430.38 $17.82 +$6,087
Step 2 $38,430 $1,478.08 $18.41 +$6,290
Step 3 $39,670 $1,525.77 $19.01 +$6,493
Step 4 $40,910 $1,573.46 $19.60 +$6,696
Step 5 $42,150 $1,621.15 $20.20 +$6,899
Step 6 $43,390 $1,668.85 $20.79 +$7,102
Step 7 $44,630 $1,716.54 $21.38 +$7,305
Step 8 $45,869 $1,764.19 $21.98 +$7,507
Step 9 $47,109 $1,811.88 $22.57 +$7,710
Step 10 $48,349 $1,859.58 $23.17 +$7,913
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $31,103
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 1 $37,190
  • Locality add-on +$6,087
  • Adjustment percent 19.57%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,436
  • Las Vegas GS-4 Step 10 $48,349

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 2026, 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 $1,430 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,860. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-4 in Las Vegas questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Las Vegas?
    In 2026, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $37,190 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,349. 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 2026, it is 19.57%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,087 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 $1,430 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.