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$44,336 GS-6 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2024)
$57,639 GS-6 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2024)
+$6,571 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.40% 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 $44,336 $1,705.23 $21.24 +$6,571
Step 2 $45,814 $1,762.08 $21.95 +$6,790
Step 3 $47,292 $1,818.92 $22.66 +$7,009
Step 4 $48,770 $1,875.77 $23.37 +$7,228
Step 5 $50,248 $1,932.62 $24.08 +$7,447
Step 6 $51,726 $1,989.46 $24.78 +$7,666
Step 7 $53,205 $2,046.35 $25.49 +$7,886
Step 8 $54,683 $2,103.19 $26.20 +$8,105
Step 9 $56,161 $2,160.04 $26.91 +$8,324
Step 10 $57,639 $2,216.88 $27.62 +$8,543
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Corpus Christi GS-6 Step 1 $44,336
  • Locality add-on +$6,571
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Corpus Christi GS-6 Step 10 $57,639

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 2024, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $1,705 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,217. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-6 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $44,336 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,639. This is 17.40% 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 2024, it is 17.40%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,571 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 $1,705 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.