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$35,969 GS-6 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2014)
$46,756 GS-6 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2014)
+$5,086 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 16.47% 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 $35,969 $1,383.42 $17.23 +$5,086
Step 2 $37,168 $1,429.54 $17.81 +$5,256
Step 3 $38,366 $1,475.62 $18.38 +$5,425
Step 4 $39,565 $1,521.73 $18.96 +$5,595
Step 5 $40,763 $1,567.81 $19.53 +$5,764
Step 6 $41,962 $1,613.92 $20.11 +$5,934
Step 7 $43,160 $1,660.00 $20.68 +$6,103
Step 8 $44,359 $1,706.12 $21.25 +$6,273
Step 9 $45,557 $1,752.19 $21.83 +$6,442
Step 10 $46,756 $1,798.31 $22.40 +$6,612
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • RICHMOND GS-6 Step 1 $35,969
  • Locality add-on +$5,086
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • RICHMOND GS-6 Step 10 $46,756

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 RICHMOND: what to expect

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

For 2014, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% 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 RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,383 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,798. 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 RICHMOND page.

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GS-6 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $35,969 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,756. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in RICHMOND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RICHMOND in 2014, it is 16.47%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,086 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,383 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.