2017 GS-6 Pay in Washington DC
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 27.10% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,819 on the base table to $40,442 in Washington DC.
2017 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 | $40,442 | $1,555.46 | $19.38 | +$8,623 |
| Step 2 | $41,790 | $1,607.31 | $20.02 | +$8,910 |
| Step 3 | $43,139 | $1,659.19 | $20.67 | +$9,198 |
| Step 4 | $44,488 | $1,711.08 | $21.32 | +$9,486 |
| Step 5 | $45,836 | $1,762.92 | $21.96 | +$9,773 |
| Step 6 | $47,185 | $1,814.81 | $22.61 | +$10,061 |
| Step 7 | $48,533 | $1,866.65 | $23.25 | +$10,348 |
| Step 8 | $49,882 | $1,918.54 | $23.90 | +$10,636 |
| Step 9 | $51,230 | $1,970.38 | $24.55 | +$10,923 |
| Step 10 | $52,579 | $2,022.27 | $25.19 | +$11,211 |
2017 GS-6 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 27.10% 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 | $40,442 | $1,555.46 | $19.38 | +$8,623 |
| Step 2 | $41,790 | $1,607.31 | $20.02 | +$8,910 |
| Step 3 | $43,139 | $1,659.19 | $20.67 | +$9,198 |
| Step 4 | $44,488 | $1,711.08 | $21.32 | +$9,486 |
| Step 5 | $45,836 | $1,762.92 | $21.96 | +$9,773 |
| Step 6 | $47,185 | $1,814.81 | $22.61 | +$10,061 |
| Step 7 | $48,533 | $1,866.65 | $23.25 | +$10,348 |
| Step 8 | $49,882 | $1,918.54 | $23.90 | +$10,636 |
| Step 9 | $51,230 | $1,970.38 | $24.55 | +$10,923 |
| Step 10 | $52,579 | $2,022.27 | $25.19 | +$11,211 |
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 2017, the Washington DC pay area adds a 27.10% 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 $1,555 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,022. 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 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 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $40,442 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,579. This is 27.10% 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 2017, it is 27.10%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,623 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 $1,555 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.