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$39,126 GS-6 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
$50,864 GS-6 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
+$5,559 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% 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 $39,126 $1,504.85 $18.75 +$5,559
Step 2 $40,430 $1,555.00 $19.37 +$5,744
Step 3 $41,734 $1,605.15 $20.00 +$5,929
Step 4 $43,039 $1,655.35 $20.62 +$6,115
Step 5 $44,343 $1,705.50 $21.25 +$6,300
Step 6 $45,647 $1,755.65 $21.87 +$6,485
Step 7 $46,952 $1,805.85 $22.50 +$6,671
Step 8 $48,256 $1,856.00 $23.12 +$6,856
Step 9 $49,560 $1,906.15 $23.75 +$7,041
Step 10 $50,864 $1,956.31 $24.37 +$7,226
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-6 Step 1 $39,126
  • Locality add-on +$5,559
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-6 Step 10 $50,864

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: what to expect

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

For 2020, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,505 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,956. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-6 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $39,126 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,864. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2020, it is 16.56%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,559 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $1,505 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.