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$41,673 GS-6 Step 1 in HOUSTON (2017)
$54,180 GS-6 Step 10 in HOUSTON (2017)
+$9,854 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 pay table for HOUSTON

Each step below already includes the 30.97% 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 $41,673 $1,602.81 $19.97 +$9,854
Step 2 $43,063 $1,656.27 $20.63 +$10,183
Step 3 $44,453 $1,709.73 $21.30 +$10,512
Step 4 $45,842 $1,763.15 $21.97 +$10,840
Step 5 $47,232 $1,816.62 $22.63 +$11,169
Step 6 $48,621 $1,870.04 $23.30 +$11,497
Step 7 $50,011 $1,923.50 $23.96 +$11,826
Step 8 $51,400 $1,976.92 $24.63 +$12,154
Step 9 $52,790 $2,030.38 $25.29 +$12,483
Step 10 $54,180 $2,083.85 $25.96 +$12,812
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HOUSTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • HOUSTON GS-6 Step 1 $41,673
  • Locality add-on +$9,854
  • Adjustment percent 30.97%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • HOUSTON GS-6 Step 10 $54,180

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 HOUSTON: what to expect

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

For 2017, the HOUSTON pay area adds a 30.97% 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 HOUSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $1,603 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,084. 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 HOUSTON page.

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GS-6 in HOUSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HOUSTON?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns $41,673 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,180. This is 30.97% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in HOUSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HOUSTON in 2017, it is 30.97%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,854 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HOUSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $1,603 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.