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$39,317 GS-6 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
$51,113 GS-6 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
+$5,750 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 17.13% 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 $39,317 $1,512.19 $18.84 +$5,750
Step 2 $40,628 $1,562.62 $19.47 +$5,942
Step 3 $41,938 $1,613.00 $20.09 +$6,133
Step 4 $43,249 $1,663.42 $20.72 +$6,325
Step 5 $44,560 $1,713.85 $21.35 +$6,517
Step 6 $45,870 $1,764.23 $21.98 +$6,708
Step 7 $47,181 $1,814.65 $22.61 +$6,900
Step 8 $48,492 $1,865.08 $23.24 +$7,092
Step 9 $49,803 $1,915.50 $23.86 +$7,284
Step 10 $51,113 $1,965.88 $24.49 +$7,475
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • KANSAS CITY GS-6 Step 1 $39,317
  • Locality add-on +$5,750
  • Adjustment percent 17.13%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • KANSAS CITY GS-6 Step 10 $51,113

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 2020, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 17.13% 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 $1,512 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,966. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-6 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $39,317 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,113. This is 17.13% 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 2020, it is 17.13%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,750 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 $1,512 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.