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$36,799 GS-6 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
$47,842 GS-6 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
+$4,980 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 15.65% 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 $36,799 $1,415.35 $17.63 +$4,980
Step 2 $38,026 $1,462.54 $18.22 +$5,146
Step 3 $39,253 $1,509.73 $18.81 +$5,312
Step 4 $40,480 $1,556.92 $19.40 +$5,478
Step 5 $41,707 $1,604.12 $19.98 +$5,644
Step 6 $42,934 $1,651.31 $20.57 +$5,810
Step 7 $44,161 $1,698.50 $21.16 +$5,976
Step 8 $45,388 $1,745.69 $21.75 +$6,142
Step 9 $46,615 $1,792.88 $22.34 +$6,308
Step 10 $47,842 $1,840.08 $22.92 +$6,474
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 1 $36,799
  • Locality add-on +$4,980
  • Adjustment percent 15.65%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 10 $47,842

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 2017, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 15.65% 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 $1,415 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,840. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $36,799 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,842. This is 15.65% 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 2017, it is 15.65%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,980 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 $1,415 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.