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$36,331 GS-6 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2014)
$47,225 GS-6 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2014)
+$5,448 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $36,331 $1,397.35 $17.41 +$5,448
Step 2 $37,541 $1,443.88 $17.99 +$5,629
Step 3 $38,752 $1,490.46 $18.57 +$5,811
Step 4 $39,962 $1,537.00 $19.15 +$5,992
Step 5 $41,173 $1,583.58 $19.73 +$6,174
Step 6 $42,383 $1,630.12 $20.31 +$6,355
Step 7 $43,594 $1,676.69 $20.89 +$6,537
Step 8 $44,804 $1,723.23 $21.47 +$6,718
Step 9 $46,015 $1,769.81 $22.05 +$6,900
Step 10 $47,225 $1,816.35 $22.63 +$7,081
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • RALEIGH GS-6 Step 1 $36,331
  • Locality add-on +$5,448
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • RALEIGH GS-6 Step 10 $47,225

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 RALEIGH: what to expect

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

For 2014, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,397 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,816. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-6 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $36,331 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,225. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2014, it is 17.64%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,448 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $1,397 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.