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$35,417 GS-6 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$46,037 GS-6 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$4,534 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $35,417 $1,362.19 $16.97 +$4,534
Step 2 $36,597 $1,407.58 $17.54 +$4,685
Step 3 $37,777 $1,452.96 $18.10 +$4,836
Step 4 $38,957 $1,498.35 $18.67 +$4,987
Step 5 $40,137 $1,543.73 $19.23 +$5,138
Step 6 $41,317 $1,589.12 $19.80 +$5,289
Step 7 $42,497 $1,634.50 $20.36 +$5,440
Step 8 $43,677 $1,679.88 $20.93 +$5,591
Step 9 $44,857 $1,725.27 $21.49 +$5,742
Step 10 $46,037 $1,770.65 $22.06 +$5,893
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-6 Step 1 $35,417
  • Locality add-on +$4,534
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-6 Step 10 $46,037

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 INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,362 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,771. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-6 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $35,417 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,037. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,534 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,362 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.