GS-9 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,046 | $30.21 | $2,416.80 |
| Step 2 | $65,148 | $31.22 | $2,497.60 |
| Step 3 | $67,250 | $32.22 | $2,577.60 |
| Step 4 | $69,352 | $33.23 | $2,658.40 |
| Step 5 | $71,454 | $34.24 | $2,739.20 |
| Step 6 | $73,556 | $35.24 | $2,819.20 |
| Step 7 | $75,658 | $36.25 | $2,900.00 |
| Step 8 | $77,760 | $37.26 | $2,980.80 |
| Step 9 | $79,862 | $38.27 | $3,061.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,964 | $39.27 | $3,141.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,454 |
| Per month | $5,955 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,739.20 |
| Hourly | $34.24 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-10 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-9 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $63,046 at the first step to $81,964 at the top step, with $71,454 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.