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$39,421 GS-6 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2020)
$51,248 GS-6 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2020)
+$5,854 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 17.44% 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 $39,421 $1,516.19 $18.89 +$5,854
Step 2 $40,735 $1,566.73 $19.52 +$6,049
Step 3 $42,049 $1,617.27 $20.15 +$6,244
Step 4 $43,364 $1,667.85 $20.78 +$6,440
Step 5 $44,678 $1,718.38 $21.41 +$6,635
Step 6 $45,992 $1,768.92 $22.04 +$6,830
Step 7 $47,306 $1,819.46 $22.67 +$7,025
Step 8 $48,620 $1,870.00 $23.30 +$7,220
Step 9 $49,934 $1,920.54 $23.93 +$7,415
Step 10 $51,248 $1,971.08 $24.56 +$7,610
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 1 $39,421
  • Locality add-on +$5,854
  • Adjustment percent 17.44%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • CHARLOTTE GS-6 Step 10 $51,248

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 2020, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 17.44% 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 $1,516 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,971. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $39,421 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,248. This is 17.44% 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 2020, it is 17.44%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,854 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 $1,516 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.