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$78,644 GS-12 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
$102,242 GS-12 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
+$11,815 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $78,644 $3,024.77 $37.68 +$11,815
Step 2 $81,266 $3,125.62 $38.94 +$12,209
Step 3 $83,888 $3,226.46 $40.20 +$12,603
Step 4 $86,510 $3,327.31 $41.45 +$12,997
Step 5 $89,132 $3,428.15 $42.71 +$13,391
Step 6 $91,754 $3,529.00 $43.96 +$13,785
Step 7 $94,376 $3,629.85 $45.22 +$14,179
Step 8 $96,998 $3,730.69 $46.48 +$14,573
Step 9 $99,620 $3,831.54 $47.73 +$14,967
Step 10 $102,242 $3,932.38 $48.99 +$15,361
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,829
  • LAS VEGAS GS-12 Step 1 $78,644
  • Locality add-on +$11,815
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,881
  • LAS VEGAS GS-12 Step 10 $102,242

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-12 in LAS VEGAS: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2021, the LAS VEGAS pay area adds a 17.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in LAS VEGAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,025 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,932. 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-12 LAS VEGAS page.

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GS-12 in LAS VEGAS questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in LAS VEGAS?
    In 2021, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $78,644 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,242. This is 17.68% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,815 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in LAS VEGAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns roughly $3,025 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.