GS-3 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,130 | $15.87 | $1,269.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,235 | $16.40 | $1,312.00 |
| Step 3 | $35,340 | $16.93 | $1,354.40 |
| Step 4 | $36,445 | $17.46 | $1,396.80 |
| Step 5 | $37,550 | $17.99 | $1,439.20 |
| Step 6 | $38,655 | $18.52 | $1,481.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,759 | $19.05 | $1,524.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,864 | $19.58 | $1,566.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,969 | $20.11 | $1,608.80 |
| Step 10 | $43,074 | $20.64 | $1,651.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,550 |
| Per month | $3,129 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,439.20 |
| Hourly | $17.99 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-4 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-3 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $33,130 at the first step to $43,074 at the top step, with $37,550 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.