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$35,609 GS-6 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2015)
$46,294 GS-6 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2015)
+$4,417 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $35,609 $1,369.58 $17.06 +$4,417
Step 2 $36,796 $1,415.23 $17.63 +$4,564
Step 3 $37,983 $1,460.88 $18.20 +$4,711
Step 4 $39,171 $1,506.58 $18.77 +$4,859
Step 5 $40,358 $1,552.23 $19.34 +$5,006
Step 6 $41,545 $1,597.88 $19.91 +$5,153
Step 7 $42,732 $1,643.54 $20.48 +$5,300
Step 8 $43,920 $1,689.23 $21.04 +$5,448
Step 9 $45,107 $1,734.88 $21.61 +$5,595
Step 10 $46,294 $1,780.54 $22.18 +$5,742
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • Rest of U.S. GS-6 Step 1 $35,609
  • Locality add-on +$4,417
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • Rest of U.S. GS-6 Step 10 $46,294

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 Rest of U.S.: what to expect

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

For 2015, 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 $1,370 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,781. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

Other grades in Rest of U.S.

GS-6 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $35,609 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,294. 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 2015, it is 14.16%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,417 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 $1,370 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.