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$39,897 GS-6 Step 1 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
$51,865 GS-6 Step 10 in LAS VEGAS (2021)
+$5,994 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $39,897 $1,534.50 $19.12 +$5,994
Step 2 $41,227 $1,585.65 $19.75 +$6,194
Step 3 $42,557 $1,636.81 $20.39 +$6,394
Step 4 $43,886 $1,687.92 $21.03 +$6,593
Step 5 $45,216 $1,739.08 $21.67 +$6,793
Step 6 $46,546 $1,790.23 $22.30 +$6,993
Step 7 $47,876 $1,841.38 $22.94 +$7,193
Step 8 $49,206 $1,892.54 $23.58 +$7,393
Step 9 $50,535 $1,943.65 $24.21 +$7,592
Step 10 $51,865 $1,994.81 $24.85 +$7,792
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAS VEGAS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 1 $39,897
  • Locality add-on +$5,994
  • Adjustment percent 17.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • LAS VEGAS GS-6 Step 10 $51,865

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 2021, 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 $1,535 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,995. 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-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 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAS VEGAS earns $39,897 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,865. 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 2021, it is 17.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,994 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 $1,535 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.