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$35,771 GS-6 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
$46,505 GS-6 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
+$4,579 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $35,771 $1,375.81 $17.14 +$4,579
Step 2 $36,964 $1,421.69 $17.71 +$4,732
Step 3 $38,156 $1,467.54 $18.28 +$4,884
Step 4 $39,349 $1,513.42 $18.85 +$5,037
Step 5 $40,542 $1,559.31 $19.43 +$5,190
Step 6 $41,734 $1,605.15 $20.00 +$5,342
Step 7 $42,927 $1,651.04 $20.57 +$5,495
Step 8 $44,120 $1,696.92 $21.14 +$5,648
Step 9 $45,312 $1,742.77 $21.71 +$5,800
Step 10 $46,505 $1,788.65 $22.28 +$5,953
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-6 Step 1 $35,771
  • Locality add-on +$4,579
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-6 Step 10 $46,505

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 2015, 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 $1,376 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,789. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 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 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $35,771 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,505. 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 2015, it is 14.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,579 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 $1,376 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.