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$43,362 GS-6 Step 1 in HOUSTON (2019)
$56,376 GS-6 Step 10 in HOUSTON (2019)
+$10,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 pay table for HOUSTON

Each step below already includes the 32.54% 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 $43,362 $1,667.77 $20.78 +$10,646
Step 2 $44,808 $1,723.38 $21.47 +$11,001
Step 3 $46,254 $1,779.00 $22.16 +$11,356
Step 4 $47,700 $1,834.62 $22.86 +$11,711
Step 5 $49,146 $1,890.23 $23.55 +$12,066
Step 6 $50,592 $1,945.85 $24.24 +$12,421
Step 7 $52,038 $2,001.46 $24.93 +$12,776
Step 8 $53,484 $2,057.08 $25.63 +$13,131
Step 9 $54,930 $2,112.69 $26.32 +$13,486
Step 10 $56,376 $2,168.31 $27.01 +$13,841
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HOUSTON pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • HOUSTON GS-6 Step 1 $43,362
  • Locality add-on +$10,646
  • Adjustment percent 32.54%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • HOUSTON GS-6 Step 10 $56,376

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 2019, the HOUSTON pay area adds a 32.54% 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 $1,668 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,168. 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 HOUSTON page.

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GS-6 in HOUSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HOUSTON?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns $43,362 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,376. This is 32.54% 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 2019, it is 32.54%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,646 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 $1,668 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.