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$42,238 GS-6 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$54,906 GS-6 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$6,168 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $42,238 $1,624.54 $20.24 +$6,168
Step 2 $43,646 $1,678.69 $20.91 +$6,374
Step 3 $45,053 $1,732.81 $21.59 +$6,579
Step 4 $46,461 $1,786.96 $22.26 +$6,785
Step 5 $47,868 $1,841.08 $22.94 +$6,990
Step 6 $49,276 $1,895.23 $23.61 +$7,196
Step 7 $50,683 $1,949.35 $24.29 +$7,401
Step 8 $52,091 $2,003.50 $24.96 +$7,607
Step 9 $53,498 $2,057.62 $25.63 +$7,812
Step 10 $54,906 $2,111.77 $26.31 +$8,018
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Corpus Christi GS-6 Step 1 $42,238
  • Locality add-on +$6,168
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Corpus Christi GS-6 Step 10 $54,906

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 Corpus Christi: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,625 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,112. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-6 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $42,238 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,906. This is 17.10% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,168 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,625 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.