2025 GS-6 Pay in Atlanta
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.79% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,407 on the base table to $47,544 in Atlanta.
2025 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 | $47,544 | $1,828.62 | $22.78 | +$9,137 |
| Step 2 | $49,129 | $1,889.58 | $23.54 | +$9,442 |
| Step 3 | $50,713 | $1,950.50 | $24.30 | +$9,746 |
| Step 4 | $52,298 | $2,011.46 | $25.06 | +$10,051 |
| Step 5 | $53,882 | $2,072.38 | $25.82 | +$10,355 |
| Step 6 | $55,467 | $2,133.35 | $26.58 | +$10,660 |
| Step 7 | $57,051 | $2,194.27 | $27.34 | +$10,964 |
| Step 8 | $58,636 | $2,255.23 | $28.10 | +$11,269 |
| Step 9 | $60,220 | $2,316.15 | $28.85 | +$11,573 |
| Step 10 | $61,805 | $2,377.12 | $29.61 | +$11,878 |
2025 GS-6 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.79% 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 | $47,544 | $1,828.62 | $22.78 | +$9,137 |
| Step 2 | $49,129 | $1,889.58 | $23.54 | +$9,442 |
| Step 3 | $50,713 | $1,950.50 | $24.30 | +$9,746 |
| Step 4 | $52,298 | $2,011.46 | $25.06 | +$10,051 |
| Step 5 | $53,882 | $2,072.38 | $25.82 | +$10,355 |
| Step 6 | $55,467 | $2,133.35 | $26.58 | +$10,660 |
| Step 7 | $57,051 | $2,194.27 | $27.34 | +$10,964 |
| Step 8 | $58,636 | $2,255.23 | $28.10 | +$11,269 |
| Step 9 | $60,220 | $2,316.15 | $28.85 | +$11,573 |
| Step 10 | $61,805 | $2,377.12 | $29.61 | +$11,878 |
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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 2025, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.79% 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 $1,829 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,377. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $47,544 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,805. This is 23.79% 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 2025, it is 23.79%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,137 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 $1,829 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.