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$44,253 GS-6 Step 1 in Spokane (2024)
$57,531 GS-6 Step 10 in Spokane (2024)
+$6,488 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.18% 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 $44,253 $1,702.04 $21.20 +$6,488
Step 2 $45,728 $1,758.77 $21.91 +$6,704
Step 3 $47,204 $1,815.54 $22.62 +$6,921
Step 4 $48,679 $1,872.27 $23.32 +$7,137
Step 5 $50,154 $1,929.00 $24.03 +$7,353
Step 6 $51,630 $1,985.77 $24.74 +$7,570
Step 7 $53,105 $2,042.50 $25.45 +$7,786
Step 8 $54,580 $2,099.23 $26.15 +$8,002
Step 9 $56,055 $2,155.96 $26.86 +$8,218
Step 10 $57,531 $2,212.73 $27.57 +$8,435
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Spokane GS-6 Step 1 $44,253
  • Locality add-on +$6,488
  • Adjustment percent 17.18%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Spokane GS-6 Step 10 $57,531

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 Spokane: what to expect

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

For 2024, the Spokane pay area adds a 17.18% 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 Spokane

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,702 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,213. 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 Spokane page.

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GS-6 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Spokane?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $44,253 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,531. This is 17.18% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Spokane?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Spokane in 2024, it is 17.18%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,488 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Spokane?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,702 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.