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$39,589 GS-6 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$51,464 GS-6 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$5,686 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $39,589 $1,522.65 $18.97 +$5,686
Step 2 $40,908 $1,573.38 $19.60 +$5,875
Step 3 $42,228 $1,624.15 $20.23 +$6,065
Step 4 $43,547 $1,674.88 $20.87 +$6,254
Step 5 $44,867 $1,725.65 $21.50 +$6,444
Step 6 $46,186 $1,776.38 $22.13 +$6,633
Step 7 $47,506 $1,827.15 $22.76 +$6,823
Step 8 $48,825 $1,877.88 $23.39 +$7,012
Step 9 $50,145 $1,928.65 $24.03 +$7,202
Step 10 $51,464 $1,979.38 $24.66 +$7,391
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-6 Step 1 $39,589
  • Locality add-on +$5,686
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-6 Step 10 $51,464

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 2021, 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 $1,523 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,979. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $39,589 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,464. 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 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,686 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 $1,523 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.