GS-8 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,080 | $27.35 | $2,188.00 |
| Step 2 | $58,983 | $28.26 | $2,260.80 |
| Step 3 | $60,885 | $29.17 | $2,333.60 |
| Step 4 | $62,787 | $30.08 | $2,406.40 |
| Step 5 | $64,690 | $31.00 | $2,480.00 |
| Step 6 | $66,592 | $31.91 | $2,552.80 |
| Step 7 | $68,494 | $32.82 | $2,625.60 |
| Step 8 | $70,397 | $33.73 | $2,698.40 |
| Step 9 | $72,299 | $34.64 | $2,771.20 |
| Step 10 | $74,202 | $35.55 | $2,844.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,690 |
| Per month | $5,391 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,480.00 |
| Hourly | $31.00 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-9 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-8 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $57,080 at the first step to $74,202 at the top step, with $64,690 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.