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$48,547 GS-6 Step 1 in Philadelphia (2024)
$63,113 GS-6 Step 10 in Philadelphia (2024)
+$10,782 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for Philadelphia

Each step below already includes the 28.55% 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 $48,547 $1,867.19 $23.26 +$10,782
Step 2 $50,165 $1,929.42 $24.04 +$11,141
Step 3 $51,784 $1,991.69 $24.81 +$11,501
Step 4 $53,402 $2,053.92 $25.59 +$11,860
Step 5 $55,021 $2,116.19 $26.36 +$12,220
Step 6 $56,639 $2,178.42 $27.14 +$12,579
Step 7 $58,258 $2,240.69 $27.91 +$12,939
Step 8 $59,876 $2,302.92 $28.69 +$13,298
Step 9 $61,494 $2,365.15 $29.47 +$13,657
Step 10 $63,113 $2,427.42 $30.24 +$14,017
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Philadelphia pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Philadelphia GS-6 Step 1 $48,547
  • Locality add-on +$10,782
  • Adjustment percent 28.55%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Philadelphia GS-6 Step 10 $63,113

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 Philadelphia: what to expect

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

For 2024, the Philadelphia pay area adds a 28.55% 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 Philadelphia

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Philadelphia earns roughly $1,867 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,427. 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 Philadelphia page.

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GS-6 in Philadelphia questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Philadelphia?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Philadelphia earns $48,547 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,113. This is 28.55% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Philadelphia?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Philadelphia in 2024, it is 28.55%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,782 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Philadelphia?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Philadelphia earns roughly $1,867 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.