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$50,129 GS-6 Step 1 in Denver (2025)
$65,165 GS-6 Step 10 in Denver (2025)
+$11,722 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 pay table for Denver

Each step below already includes the 30.52% 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 $50,129 $1,928.04 $24.02 +$11,722
Step 2 $51,799 $1,992.27 $24.82 +$12,112
Step 3 $53,470 $2,056.54 $25.62 +$12,503
Step 4 $55,141 $2,120.81 $26.42 +$12,894
Step 5 $56,811 $2,185.04 $27.22 +$13,284
Step 6 $58,482 $2,249.31 $28.02 +$13,675
Step 7 $60,153 $2,313.58 $28.82 +$14,066
Step 8 $61,823 $2,377.81 $29.62 +$14,456
Step 9 $63,494 $2,442.08 $30.42 +$14,847
Step 10 $65,165 $2,506.35 $31.22 +$15,238

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Denver pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Denver GS-6 Step 1 $50,129
  • Locality add-on +$11,722
  • Adjustment percent 30.52%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Denver GS-6 Step 10 $65,165

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 Denver: what to expect

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

For 2025, the Denver pay area adds a 30.52% 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 Denver

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $1,928 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,506. 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 Denver page.

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GS-6 in Denver questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Denver?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns $50,129 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,165. This is 30.52% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Denver?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Denver in 2025, it is 30.52%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,722 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Denver?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Denver earns roughly $1,928 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.