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$70,447 GS-11 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2023)
$91,578 GS-11 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2023)
+$11,128 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 18.76% 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 $70,447 $2,709.50 $33.76 +$11,128
Step 2 $72,795 $2,799.81 $34.88 +$11,499
Step 3 $75,143 $2,890.12 $36.01 +$11,870
Step 4 $77,491 $2,980.42 $37.13 +$12,241
Step 5 $79,839 $3,070.73 $38.26 +$12,612
Step 6 $82,187 $3,161.04 $39.38 +$12,983
Step 7 $84,535 $3,251.35 $40.51 +$13,354
Step 8 $86,882 $3,341.62 $41.63 +$13,724
Step 9 $89,230 $3,431.92 $42.76 +$14,095
Step 10 $91,578 $3,522.23 $43.88 +$14,466
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Las Vegas GS-11 Step 1 $70,447
  • Locality add-on +$11,128
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Las Vegas GS-11 Step 10 $91,578

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 2023, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $2,710 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,522. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $70,447 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,578. This is 18.76% 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 2023, it is 18.76%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,128 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 $2,710 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.