GS-12 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,427 | $43.81 | $3,504.80 |
| Step 2 | $94,475 | $45.27 | $3,621.60 |
| Step 3 | $97,522 | $46.73 | $3,738.40 |
| Step 4 | $100,570 | $48.19 | $3,855.20 |
| Step 5 | $103,618 | $49.65 | $3,972.00 |
| Step 6 | $106,666 | $51.11 | $4,088.80 |
| Step 7 | $109,714 | $52.57 | $4,205.60 |
| Step 8 | $112,762 | $54.03 | $4,322.40 |
| Step 9 | $115,810 | $55.49 | $4,439.20 |
| Step 10 | $118,857 | $56.95 | $4,556.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $103,618 |
| Per month | $8,635 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,972.00 |
| Hourly | $49.65 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-13 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-12 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $91,427 at the first step to $118,857 at the top step, with $103,618 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.