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$39,196 GS-6 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
$50,956 GS-6 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
+$5,629 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $39,196 $1,507.54 $18.78 +$5,629
Step 2 $40,503 $1,557.81 $19.41 +$5,817
Step 3 $41,809 $1,608.04 $20.03 +$6,004
Step 4 $43,116 $1,658.31 $20.66 +$6,192
Step 5 $44,423 $1,708.58 $21.29 +$6,380
Step 6 $45,729 $1,758.81 $21.91 +$6,567
Step 7 $47,036 $1,809.08 $22.54 +$6,755
Step 8 $48,343 $1,859.35 $23.16 +$6,943
Step 9 $49,649 $1,909.58 $23.79 +$7,130
Step 10 $50,956 $1,959.85 $24.42 +$7,318
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-6 Step 1 $39,196
  • Locality add-on +$5,629
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-6 Step 10 $50,956

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 SAN ANTONIO: what to expect

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

For 2020, the SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,508 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,960. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-6 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $39,196 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,956. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2020, it is 16.77%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,629 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $1,508 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.