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$35,939 GS-6 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
$46,716 GS-6 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
+$5,056 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $35,939 $1,382.27 $17.22 +$5,056
Step 2 $37,136 $1,428.31 $17.79 +$5,224
Step 3 $38,333 $1,474.35 $18.37 +$5,392
Step 4 $39,531 $1,520.42 $18.94 +$5,561
Step 5 $40,728 $1,566.46 $19.52 +$5,729
Step 6 $41,926 $1,612.54 $20.09 +$5,898
Step 7 $43,123 $1,658.58 $20.66 +$6,066
Step 8 $44,321 $1,704.65 $21.24 +$6,235
Step 9 $45,518 $1,750.69 $21.81 +$6,403
Step 10 $46,716 $1,796.77 $22.38 +$6,572
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • PITTSBURGH GS-6 Step 1 $35,939
  • Locality add-on +$5,056
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • PITTSBURGH GS-6 Step 10 $46,716

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 PITTSBURGH: what to expect

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

For 2014, the PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.37% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $1,382 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,797. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-6 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $35,939 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,716. This is 16.37% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2014, it is 16.37%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,056 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $1,382 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.