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$38,291 GS-6 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
$49,783 GS-6 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2019)
+$5,575 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,291 $1,472.73 $18.35 +$5,575
Step 2 $39,568 $1,521.85 $18.96 +$5,761
Step 3 $40,845 $1,570.96 $19.57 +$5,947
Step 4 $42,122 $1,620.08 $20.18 +$6,133
Step 5 $43,398 $1,669.15 $20.79 +$6,318
Step 6 $44,675 $1,718.27 $21.41 +$6,504
Step 7 $45,952 $1,767.38 $22.02 +$6,690
Step 8 $47,229 $1,816.50 $22.63 +$6,876
Step 9 $48,506 $1,865.62 $23.24 +$7,062
Step 10 $49,783 $1,914.73 $23.85 +$7,248
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 1 $38,291
  • Locality add-on +$5,575
  • Adjustment percent 17.04%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 10 $49,783

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 2019, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.04% 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 $1,473 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,915. 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-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 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $38,291 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,783. This is 17.04% 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 2019, it is 17.04%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,575 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 $1,473 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.