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$39,502 GS-6 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
$51,353 GS-6 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2020)
+$5,935 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,502 $1,519.31 $18.93 +$5,935
Step 2 $40,818 $1,569.92 $19.56 +$6,132
Step 3 $42,135 $1,620.58 $20.19 +$6,330
Step 4 $43,452 $1,671.23 $20.82 +$6,528
Step 5 $44,769 $1,721.88 $21.45 +$6,726
Step 6 $46,086 $1,772.54 $22.08 +$6,924
Step 7 $47,403 $1,823.19 $22.71 +$7,122
Step 8 $48,720 $1,873.85 $23.34 +$7,320
Step 9 $50,036 $1,924.46 $23.98 +$7,517
Step 10 $51,353 $1,975.12 $24.61 +$7,715
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 1 $39,502
  • Locality add-on +$5,935
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 10 $51,353

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 2020, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% 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 $1,519 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,975. 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-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 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $39,502 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,353. This is 17.68% 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 2020, it is 17.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,935 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 $1,519 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.