2015 GS-6 Pay in Washington DC
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% 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 $38,747 in Washington DC.
2015 GS-6 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,747 | $1,490.27 | $18.57 | +$7,555 |
| Step 2 | $40,039 | $1,539.96 | $19.18 | +$7,807 |
| Step 3 | $41,330 | $1,589.62 | $19.80 | +$8,058 |
| Step 4 | $42,622 | $1,639.31 | $20.42 | +$8,310 |
| Step 5 | $43,914 | $1,689.00 | $21.04 | +$8,562 |
| Step 6 | $45,206 | $1,738.69 | $21.66 | +$8,814 |
| Step 7 | $46,498 | $1,788.38 | $22.28 | +$9,066 |
| Step 8 | $47,790 | $1,838.08 | $22.90 | +$9,318 |
| Step 9 | $49,082 | $1,887.77 | $23.52 | +$9,570 |
| Step 10 | $50,374 | $1,937.46 | $24.14 | +$9,822 |
2015 GS-6 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $38,747 | $1,490.27 | $18.57 | +$7,555 |
| Step 2 | $40,039 | $1,539.96 | $19.18 | +$7,807 |
| Step 3 | $41,330 | $1,589.62 | $19.80 | +$8,058 |
| Step 4 | $42,622 | $1,639.31 | $20.42 | +$8,310 |
| Step 5 | $43,914 | $1,689.00 | $21.04 | +$8,562 |
| Step 6 | $45,206 | $1,738.69 | $21.66 | +$8,814 |
| Step 7 | $46,498 | $1,788.38 | $22.28 | +$9,066 |
| Step 8 | $47,790 | $1,838.08 | $22.90 | +$9,318 |
| Step 9 | $49,082 | $1,887.77 | $23.52 | +$9,570 |
| Step 10 | $50,374 | $1,937.46 | $24.14 | +$9,822 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Washington DC: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2015, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,490 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,937. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-6 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Washington DC?
In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $38,747 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,374. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,555 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,490 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.