2015 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 $31,192 on the base table to $35,609 in Rest of U.S..
2015 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 | $35,609 | $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 |
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 |
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 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.
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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 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.