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$62,973 GS-11 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$81,871 GS-11 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$9,168 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 17.04% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,973 $2,422.04 $30.17 +$9,168
Step 2 $65,073 $2,502.81 $31.18 +$9,474
Step 3 $67,173 $2,583.58 $32.19 +$9,780
Step 4 $69,272 $2,664.31 $33.19 +$10,085
Step 5 $71,372 $2,745.08 $34.20 +$10,391
Step 6 $73,472 $2,825.85 $35.20 +$10,697
Step 7 $75,572 $2,906.62 $36.21 +$11,003
Step 8 $77,671 $2,987.35 $37.22 +$11,308
Step 9 $79,771 $3,068.12 $38.22 +$11,614
Step 10 $81,871 $3,148.88 $39.23 +$11,920
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 1 $62,973
  • Locality add-on +$9,168
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 10 $81,871

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-11 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,422 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,149. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-11 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $62,973 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,871. This is 17.04% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in LAS VEGAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAS VEGAS in 2019, it is 17.04%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,168 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $2,422 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.