2014 GS-6 Pay in ATLANTA
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 19.29% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,883 on the base table to $36,840 in ATLANTA.
2014 GS-6 Pay in ATLANTA
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,840 | $1,416.92 | $17.65 | +$5,957 |
| Step 2 | $38,068 | $1,464.15 | $18.24 | +$6,156 |
| Step 3 | $39,295 | $1,511.35 | $18.83 | +$6,354 |
| Step 4 | $40,523 | $1,558.58 | $19.42 | +$6,553 |
| Step 5 | $41,750 | $1,605.77 | $20.00 | +$6,751 |
| Step 6 | $42,978 | $1,653.00 | $20.59 | +$6,950 |
| Step 7 | $44,205 | $1,700.19 | $21.18 | +$7,148 |
| Step 8 | $45,433 | $1,747.42 | $21.77 | +$7,347 |
| Step 9 | $46,660 | $1,794.62 | $22.36 | +$7,545 |
| Step 10 | $47,888 | $1,841.85 | $22.95 | +$7,744 |
2014 GS-6 pay table for ATLANTA
Each step below already includes the 19.29% 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 | $36,840 | $1,416.92 | $17.65 | +$5,957 |
| Step 2 | $38,068 | $1,464.15 | $18.24 | +$6,156 |
| Step 3 | $39,295 | $1,511.35 | $18.83 | +$6,354 |
| Step 4 | $40,523 | $1,558.58 | $19.42 | +$6,553 |
| Step 5 | $41,750 | $1,605.77 | $20.00 | +$6,751 |
| Step 6 | $42,978 | $1,653.00 | $20.59 | +$6,950 |
| Step 7 | $44,205 | $1,700.19 | $21.18 | +$7,148 |
| Step 8 | $45,433 | $1,747.42 | $21.77 | +$7,347 |
| Step 9 | $46,660 | $1,794.62 | $22.36 | +$7,545 |
| Step 10 | $47,888 | $1,841.85 | $22.95 | +$7,744 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more ATLANTA pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in ATLANTA: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% 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 ATLANTA
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $1,417 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,842. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 ATLANTA page.
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GS-6 in ATLANTA questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in ATLANTA?
In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $36,840 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,888. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in ATLANTA?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2014, it is 19.29%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,957 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in ATLANTA?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $1,417 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.