2023 GS-6 Pay in Atlanta
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.02% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $36,070 on the base table to $44,373 in Atlanta.
2023 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 | $44,373 | $1,706.65 | $21.26 | +$8,303 |
| Step 2 | $45,852 | $1,763.54 | $21.97 | +$8,580 |
| Step 3 | $47,331 | $1,820.42 | $22.68 | +$8,857 |
| Step 4 | $48,809 | $1,877.27 | $23.39 | +$9,133 |
| Step 5 | $50,288 | $1,934.15 | $24.10 | +$9,410 |
| Step 6 | $51,767 | $1,991.04 | $24.80 | +$9,687 |
| Step 7 | $53,246 | $2,047.92 | $25.51 | +$9,964 |
| Step 8 | $54,724 | $2,104.77 | $26.22 | +$10,240 |
| Step 9 | $56,203 | $2,161.65 | $26.93 | +$10,517 |
| Step 10 | $57,682 | $2,218.54 | $27.64 | +$10,794 |
2023 GS-6 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.02% 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 | $44,373 | $1,706.65 | $21.26 | +$8,303 |
| Step 2 | $45,852 | $1,763.54 | $21.97 | +$8,580 |
| Step 3 | $47,331 | $1,820.42 | $22.68 | +$8,857 |
| Step 4 | $48,809 | $1,877.27 | $23.39 | +$9,133 |
| Step 5 | $50,288 | $1,934.15 | $24.10 | +$9,410 |
| Step 6 | $51,767 | $1,991.04 | $24.80 | +$9,687 |
| Step 7 | $53,246 | $2,047.92 | $25.51 | +$9,964 |
| Step 8 | $54,724 | $2,104.77 | $26.22 | +$10,240 |
| Step 9 | $56,203 | $2,161.65 | $26.93 | +$10,517 |
| Step 10 | $57,682 | $2,218.54 | $27.64 | +$10,794 |
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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 2023, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.02% 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 $1,707 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 2023 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 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $44,373 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,682. This is 23.02% 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 2023, it is 23.02%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,303 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 $1,707 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.