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$65,614 GS-11 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
$85,303 GS-11 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
+$9,858 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $65,614 $2,523.62 $31.44 +$9,858
Step 2 $67,801 $2,607.73 $32.49 +$10,186
Step 3 $69,989 $2,691.88 $33.54 +$10,515
Step 4 $72,177 $2,776.04 $34.58 +$10,844
Step 5 $74,364 $2,860.15 $35.63 +$11,172
Step 6 $76,552 $2,944.31 $36.68 +$11,501
Step 7 $78,740 $3,028.46 $37.73 +$11,830
Step 8 $80,927 $3,112.58 $38.78 +$12,158
Step 9 $83,115 $3,196.73 $39.83 +$12,487
Step 10 $85,303 $3,280.88 $40.87 +$12,816
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 1 $65,614
  • Locality add-on +$9,858
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • LAS VEGAS GS-11 Step 10 $85,303

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 2021, 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 $2,524 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,281. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $65,614 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,303. 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 2021, it is 17.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,858 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 $2,524 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.