GS-5 Pay — Las Vegas-Henderson (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,609 | $19.94 | $1,595.20 |
| Step 2 | $42,996 | $20.60 | $1,648.00 |
| Step 3 | $44,383 | $21.27 | $1,701.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,770 | $21.93 | $1,754.40 |
| Step 5 | $47,157 | $22.60 | $1,808.00 |
| Step 6 | $48,544 | $23.26 | $1,860.80 |
| Step 7 | $49,931 | $23.92 | $1,913.60 |
| Step 8 | $51,318 | $24.59 | $1,967.20 |
| Step 9 | $52,705 | $25.25 | $2,020.00 |
| Step 10 | $54,092 | $25.92 | $2,073.60 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV-AZ locality | 19.57% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,157 |
| Per month | $3,930 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,808.00 |
| Hourly | $22.60 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-6 in Las Vegas-Henderson
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Las Vegas-Henderson?
For 2026, GS-5 in Las Vegas-Henderson ranges from $41,609 at the first step to $54,092 at the top step, with $47,157 near the middle.
How is Las Vegas-Henderson locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.