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$64,964 GS-11 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
$84,452 GS-11 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
+$9,760 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 pay table for LAS VEGAS

Each step below already includes the 17.68% 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 $64,964 $2,498.62 $31.13 +$9,760
Step 2 $67,129 $2,581.88 $32.17 +$10,085
Step 3 $69,295 $2,665.19 $33.20 +$10,411
Step 4 $71,460 $2,748.46 $34.24 +$10,736
Step 5 $73,625 $2,831.73 $35.28 +$11,061
Step 6 $75,791 $2,915.04 $36.32 +$11,387
Step 7 $77,956 $2,998.31 $37.35 +$11,712
Step 8 $80,121 $3,081.58 $38.39 +$12,037
Step 9 $82,287 $3,164.88 $39.43 +$12,363
Step 10 $84,452 $3,248.15 $40.47 +$12,688
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 1 $64,964
  • Locality add-on +$9,760
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 10 $84,452

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 2020, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% 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 $2,499 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,248. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $64,964 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,452. This is 17.68% 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 2020, it is 17.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,760 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 $2,499 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.