2014 GS-6 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% 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 $35,256 in Rest of U.S..
2014 GS-6 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $35,256 | $1,356.00 | $16.89 | +$4,373 |
| Step 2 | $36,431 | $1,401.19 | $17.46 | +$4,519 |
| Step 3 | $37,605 | $1,446.35 | $18.02 | +$4,664 |
| Step 4 | $38,780 | $1,491.54 | $18.58 | +$4,810 |
| Step 5 | $39,955 | $1,536.73 | $19.14 | +$4,956 |
| Step 6 | $41,130 | $1,581.92 | $19.71 | +$5,102 |
| Step 7 | $42,304 | $1,627.08 | $20.27 | +$5,247 |
| Step 8 | $43,479 | $1,672.27 | $20.83 | +$5,393 |
| Step 9 | $44,654 | $1,717.46 | $21.40 | +$5,539 |
| Step 10 | $45,828 | $1,762.62 | $21.96 | +$5,684 |
2014 GS-6 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 | $35,256 | $1,356.00 | $16.89 | +$4,373 |
| Step 2 | $36,431 | $1,401.19 | $17.46 | +$4,519 |
| Step 3 | $37,605 | $1,446.35 | $18.02 | +$4,664 |
| Step 4 | $38,780 | $1,491.54 | $18.58 | +$4,810 |
| Step 5 | $39,955 | $1,536.73 | $19.14 | +$4,956 |
| Step 6 | $41,130 | $1,581.92 | $19.71 | +$5,102 |
| Step 7 | $42,304 | $1,627.08 | $20.27 | +$5,247 |
| Step 8 | $43,479 | $1,672.27 | $20.83 | +$5,393 |
| Step 9 | $44,654 | $1,717.46 | $21.40 | +$5,539 |
| Step 10 | $45,828 | $1,762.62 | $21.96 | +$5,684 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2014, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,356 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,763. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
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GS-6 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $35,256 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,828. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,373 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,356 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.