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$45,027 GS-6 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2024)
$58,537 GS-6 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2024)
+$7,262 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 19.23% 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 $45,027 $1,731.81 $21.57 +$7,262
Step 2 $46,528 $1,789.54 $22.29 +$7,504
Step 3 $48,029 $1,847.27 $23.01 +$7,746
Step 4 $49,531 $1,905.04 $23.73 +$7,989
Step 5 $51,032 $1,962.77 $24.45 +$8,231
Step 6 $52,533 $2,020.50 $25.17 +$8,473
Step 7 $54,034 $2,078.23 $25.89 +$8,715
Step 8 $55,535 $2,135.96 $26.61 +$8,957
Step 9 $57,036 $2,193.69 $27.33 +$9,199
Step 10 $58,537 $2,251.42 $28.05 +$9,441
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 1 $45,027
  • Locality add-on +$7,262
  • Adjustment percent 19.23%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 10 $58,537

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 2024, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.23% 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 $1,732 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,251. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $45,027 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,537. This is 19.23% 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 2024, it is 19.23%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,262 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 $1,732 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.