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$36,088 GS-6 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
$46,913 GS-6 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2016)
+$4,584 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 14.55% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,088 $1,388.00 $17.29 +$4,584
Step 2 $37,291 $1,434.27 $17.87 +$4,737
Step 3 $38,493 $1,480.50 $18.44 +$4,889
Step 4 $39,696 $1,526.77 $19.02 +$5,042
Step 5 $40,899 $1,573.04 $19.60 +$5,195
Step 6 $42,102 $1,619.31 $20.17 +$5,348
Step 7 $43,304 $1,665.54 $20.75 +$5,500
Step 8 $44,507 $1,711.81 $21.33 +$5,653
Step 9 $45,710 $1,758.08 $21.90 +$5,806
Step 10 $46,913 $1,804.35 $22.48 +$5,959
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 1 $36,088
  • Locality add-on +$4,584
  • Adjustment percent 14.55%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 10 $46,913

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2016, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 14.55% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,388 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,804. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-6 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $36,088 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,913. This is 14.55% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in LAS VEGAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAS VEGAS in 2016, it is 14.55%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,584 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $1,388 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.