2022 GS-6 Pay in Atlanta
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 22.63% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $34,649 on the base table to $42,490 in Atlanta.
2022 GS-6 Pay in Atlanta
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,490 | $1,634.23 | $20.36 | +$7,841 |
| Step 2 | $43,906 | $1,688.69 | $21.04 | +$8,102 |
| Step 3 | $45,323 | $1,743.19 | $21.72 | +$8,364 |
| Step 4 | $46,739 | $1,797.65 | $22.40 | +$8,625 |
| Step 5 | $48,156 | $1,852.15 | $23.07 | +$8,887 |
| Step 6 | $49,572 | $1,906.62 | $23.75 | +$9,148 |
| Step 7 | $50,988 | $1,961.08 | $24.43 | +$9,409 |
| Step 8 | $52,405 | $2,015.58 | $25.11 | +$9,671 |
| Step 9 | $53,821 | $2,070.04 | $25.79 | +$9,932 |
| Step 10 | $55,237 | $2,124.50 | $26.47 | +$10,193 |
2022 GS-6 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 22.63% 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 | $42,490 | $1,634.23 | $20.36 | +$7,841 |
| Step 2 | $43,906 | $1,688.69 | $21.04 | +$8,102 |
| Step 3 | $45,323 | $1,743.19 | $21.72 | +$8,364 |
| Step 4 | $46,739 | $1,797.65 | $22.40 | +$8,625 |
| Step 5 | $48,156 | $1,852.15 | $23.07 | +$8,887 |
| Step 6 | $49,572 | $1,906.62 | $23.75 | +$9,148 |
| Step 7 | $50,988 | $1,961.08 | $24.43 | +$9,409 |
| Step 8 | $52,405 | $2,015.58 | $25.11 | +$9,671 |
| Step 9 | $53,821 | $2,070.04 | $25.79 | +$9,932 |
| Step 10 | $55,237 | $2,124.50 | $26.47 | +$10,193 |
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How much more Atlanta pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Atlanta: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2022, the Atlanta pay area adds a 22.63% 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 Atlanta
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $1,634 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,125. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Atlanta page.
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GS-6 in Atlanta questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Atlanta?
In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $42,490 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,237. This is 22.63% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Atlanta?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Atlanta in 2022, it is 22.63%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,841 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Atlanta?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $1,634 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.