GS-15 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay area for 2026. The Las Vegas-Henderson area adds 19.57% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $151,117 | $72.41 | $5,792.80 |
| Step 2 | $156,155 | $74.82 | $5,985.60 |
| Step 3 | $161,192 | $77.24 | $6,179.20 |
| Step 4 | $166,230 | $79.65 | $6,372.00 |
| Step 5 | $171,267 | $82.06 | $6,564.80 |
| Step 6 | $176,305 | $84.48 | $6,758.40 |
| Step 7 | $181,342 | $86.89 | $6,951.20 |
| Step 8 | $186,380 | $89.31 | $7,144.80 |
| Step 9 | $191,417 | $91.72 | $7,337.60 |
| Step 10 | $196,455 | $94.13 | $7,530.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $143,236 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $171,267 |
| Per month | $14,272 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,564.80 |
| Hourly | $82.06 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Las Vegas-Henderson GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-15 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $151,117 at the first step to $196,455 at the top step, with $171,267 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Las Vegas-Henderson locality percentage of 19.57%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Las Vegas-Henderson rate remained 19.57%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Las Vegas-Henderson are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-LV · effective January 11, 2026 · Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ, 19.57% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.