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$45,923 GS-6 Step 1 in Las Vegas (2025)
$59,698 GS-6 Step 10 in Las Vegas (2025)
+$7,516 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 pay table for Las Vegas

Each step below already includes the 19.57% 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 $45,923 $1,766.27 $22.00 +$7,516
Step 2 $47,454 $1,825.15 $22.74 +$7,767
Step 3 $48,984 $1,884.00 $23.47 +$8,017
Step 4 $50,515 $1,942.88 $24.20 +$8,268
Step 5 $52,045 $2,001.73 $24.94 +$8,518
Step 6 $53,576 $2,060.62 $25.67 +$8,769
Step 7 $55,106 $2,119.46 $26.40 +$9,019
Step 8 $56,637 $2,178.35 $27.14 +$9,270
Step 9 $58,167 $2,237.19 $27.87 +$9,520
Step 10 $59,698 $2,296.08 $28.60 +$9,771
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Las Vegas pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 1 $45,923
  • Locality add-on +$7,516
  • Adjustment percent 19.57%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Las Vegas GS-6 Step 10 $59,698

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 2025, the Las Vegas pay area adds a 19.57% 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 $1,766 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,296. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Las Vegas earns $45,923 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,698. This is 19.57% 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 2025, it is 19.57%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,516 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 $1,766 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.