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$38,209 GS-6 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
$49,677 GS-6 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
+$5,493 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.79% 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 $38,209 $1,469.58 $18.31 +$5,493
Step 2 $39,483 $1,518.58 $18.92 +$5,676
Step 3 $40,757 $1,567.58 $19.53 +$5,859
Step 4 $42,032 $1,616.62 $20.14 +$6,043
Step 5 $43,306 $1,665.62 $20.75 +$6,226
Step 6 $44,580 $1,714.62 $21.36 +$6,409
Step 7 $45,854 $1,763.62 $21.97 +$6,592
Step 8 $47,128 $1,812.62 $22.58 +$6,775
Step 9 $48,402 $1,861.62 $23.19 +$6,958
Step 10 $49,677 $1,910.65 $23.80 +$7,142
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 1 $38,209
  • Locality add-on +$5,493
  • Adjustment percent 16.79%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 10 $49,677

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 2019, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.79% 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 $1,470 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,911. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $38,209 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,677. This is 16.79% 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 2019, it is 16.79%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,493 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 $1,470 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.