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$42,837 GS-6 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2023)
$55,684 GS-6 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2023)
+$6,767 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,837 $1,647.58 $20.53 +$6,767
Step 2 $44,264 $1,702.46 $21.21 +$6,992
Step 3 $45,692 $1,757.38 $21.89 +$7,218
Step 4 $47,119 $1,812.27 $22.58 +$7,443
Step 5 $48,547 $1,867.19 $23.26 +$7,669
Step 6 $49,974 $1,922.08 $23.95 +$7,894
Step 7 $51,402 $1,977.00 $24.63 +$8,120
Step 8 $52,829 $2,031.88 $25.31 +$8,345
Step 9 $54,257 $2,086.81 $26.00 +$8,571
Step 10 $55,684 $2,141.69 $26.68 +$8,796
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 1 $42,837
  • Locality add-on +$6,767
  • Adjustment percent 18.76%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 10 $55,684

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 2023, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 18.76% 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 $1,648 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,142. 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-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 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $42,837 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,684. This is 18.76% 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 2023, it is 18.76%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,767 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 $1,648 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.