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$44,748 GS-6 Step 1 in San Antonio (2024)
$58,174 GS-6 Step 10 in San Antonio (2024)
+$6,983 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for San Antonio

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $44,748 $1,721.08 $21.44 +$6,983
Step 2 $46,240 $1,778.46 $22.16 +$7,216
Step 3 $47,731 $1,835.81 $22.87 +$7,448
Step 4 $49,223 $1,893.19 $23.59 +$7,681
Step 5 $50,715 $1,950.58 $24.30 +$7,914
Step 6 $52,207 $2,007.96 $25.02 +$8,147
Step 7 $53,698 $2,065.31 $25.73 +$8,379
Step 8 $55,190 $2,122.69 $26.44 +$8,612
Step 9 $56,682 $2,180.08 $27.16 +$8,845
Step 10 $58,174 $2,237.46 $27.87 +$9,078
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Antonio pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • San Antonio GS-6 Step 1 $44,748
  • Locality add-on +$6,983
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • San Antonio GS-6 Step 10 $58,174

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 San Antonio: what to expect

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

For 2024, the San Antonio pay area adds a 18.49% 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 San Antonio

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns roughly $1,721 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,237. 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 San Antonio page.

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GS-6 in San Antonio questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in San Antonio?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns $44,748 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,174. This is 18.49% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in San Antonio?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Antonio in 2024, it is 18.49%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,983 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in San Antonio?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in San Antonio earns roughly $1,721 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.