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$44,385 GS-6 Step 1 in Denver (2022)
$57,701 GS-6 Step 10 in Denver (2022)
+$9,736 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 pay table for Denver

Each step below already includes the 28.10% 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 $44,385 $1,707.12 $21.27 +$9,736
Step 2 $45,865 $1,764.04 $21.98 +$10,061
Step 3 $47,344 $1,820.92 $22.69 +$10,385
Step 4 $48,824 $1,877.85 $23.39 +$10,710
Step 5 $50,304 $1,934.77 $24.10 +$11,035
Step 6 $51,783 $1,991.65 $24.81 +$11,359
Step 7 $53,263 $2,048.58 $25.52 +$11,684
Step 8 $54,742 $2,105.46 $26.23 +$12,008
Step 9 $56,222 $2,162.38 $26.94 +$12,333
Step 10 $57,701 $2,219.27 $27.65 +$12,657

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Denver pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Denver GS-6 Step 1 $44,385
  • Locality add-on +$9,736
  • Adjustment percent 28.10%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Denver GS-6 Step 10 $57,701

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 Denver: what to expect

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

For 2022, the Denver pay area adds a 28.10% 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 Denver

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $1,707 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,219. 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 Denver page.

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GS-6 in Denver questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Denver?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns $44,385 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,701. This is 28.10% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Denver?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Denver in 2022, it is 28.10%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,736 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Denver?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $1,707 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.