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$38,147 GS-6 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2019)
$49,596 GS-6 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2019)
+$5,431 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 16.60% 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 $38,147 $1,467.19 $18.28 +$5,431
Step 2 $39,419 $1,516.12 $18.89 +$5,612
Step 3 $40,691 $1,565.04 $19.50 +$5,793
Step 4 $41,963 $1,613.96 $20.11 +$5,974
Step 5 $43,235 $1,662.88 $20.72 +$6,155
Step 6 $44,507 $1,711.81 $21.33 +$6,336
Step 7 $45,779 $1,760.73 $21.94 +$6,517
Step 8 $47,052 $1,809.69 $22.55 +$6,699
Step 9 $48,324 $1,858.62 $23.15 +$6,880
Step 10 $49,596 $1,907.54 $23.76 +$7,061
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • KANSAS CITY GS-6 Step 1 $38,147
  • Locality add-on +$5,431
  • Adjustment percent 16.60%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • KANSAS CITY GS-6 Step 10 $49,596

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 KANSAS CITY: what to expect

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

For 2019, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 16.60% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,467 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,908. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-6 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $38,147 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,596. This is 16.60% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2019, it is 16.60%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,431 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $1,467 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.