2024 GS-6 Pay in Atlanta
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.45% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $37,765 on the base table to $46,621 in Atlanta.
2024 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 | $46,621 | $1,793.12 | $22.34 | +$8,856 |
| Step 2 | $48,175 | $1,852.88 | $23.08 | +$9,151 |
| Step 3 | $49,729 | $1,912.65 | $23.83 | +$9,446 |
| Step 4 | $51,284 | $1,972.46 | $24.57 | +$9,742 |
| Step 5 | $52,838 | $2,032.23 | $25.32 | +$10,037 |
| Step 6 | $54,392 | $2,092.00 | $26.06 | +$10,332 |
| Step 7 | $55,946 | $2,151.77 | $26.81 | +$10,627 |
| Step 8 | $57,501 | $2,211.58 | $27.55 | +$10,923 |
| Step 9 | $59,055 | $2,271.35 | $28.30 | +$11,218 |
| Step 10 | $60,609 | $2,331.12 | $29.04 | +$11,513 |
2024 GS-6 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.45% 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 | $46,621 | $1,793.12 | $22.34 | +$8,856 |
| Step 2 | $48,175 | $1,852.88 | $23.08 | +$9,151 |
| Step 3 | $49,729 | $1,912.65 | $23.83 | +$9,446 |
| Step 4 | $51,284 | $1,972.46 | $24.57 | +$9,742 |
| Step 5 | $52,838 | $2,032.23 | $25.32 | +$10,037 |
| Step 6 | $54,392 | $2,092.00 | $26.06 | +$10,332 |
| Step 7 | $55,946 | $2,151.77 | $26.81 | +$10,627 |
| Step 8 | $57,501 | $2,211.58 | $27.55 | +$10,923 |
| Step 9 | $59,055 | $2,271.35 | $28.30 | +$11,218 |
| Step 10 | $60,609 | $2,331.12 | $29.04 | +$11,513 |
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How much more Atlanta pays
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GS-6 in Atlanta: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2024, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.45% 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 $1,793 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,331. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $46,621 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,609. This is 23.45% 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 2024, it is 23.45%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,856 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 $1,793 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.