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$36,053 GS-6 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
$46,868 GS-6 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
+$4,549 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 14.44% 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 $36,053 $1,386.65 $17.28 +$4,549
Step 2 $37,255 $1,432.88 $17.85 +$4,701
Step 3 $38,456 $1,479.08 $18.43 +$4,852
Step 4 $39,658 $1,525.31 $19.00 +$5,004
Step 5 $40,860 $1,571.54 $19.58 +$5,156
Step 6 $42,061 $1,617.73 $20.15 +$5,307
Step 7 $43,263 $1,663.96 $20.73 +$5,459
Step 8 $44,465 $1,710.19 $21.31 +$5,611
Step 9 $45,666 $1,756.38 $21.88 +$5,762
Step 10 $46,868 $1,802.62 $22.46 +$5,914
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 1 $36,053
  • Locality add-on +$4,549
  • Adjustment percent 14.44%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 10 $46,868

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 CHARLOTTE: what to expect

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

For 2016, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 14.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $1,387 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,803. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-6 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $36,053 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,868. This is 14.44% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2016, it is 14.44%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,549 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $1,387 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.