2017 GL-6 Pay Scale
The 2017 base salary range for GL-6 runs from $37,124 at Step 1 to $46,673 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-6 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2017 GL-6 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-6.
$37,124 GL-6 Step 1 base salary
$46,673 GL-6 Step 10 base salary
Sergeant Approximate military comparison
2017 GL-6 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-6 table for 2017. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,124 | $1,427.85 | $17.79 | - |
| Step 2 | $38,185 | $1,468.65 | $18.30 | - |
| Step 3 | $39,246 | $1,509.46 | $18.80 | - |
| Step 4 | $40,307 | $1,550.27 | $19.31 | - |
| Step 5 | $41,368 | $1,591.08 | $19.82 | - |
| Step 6 | $42,429 | $1,631.88 | $20.33 | - |
| Step 7 | $43,490 | $1,672.69 | $20.84 | - |
| Step 8 | $44,551 | $1,713.50 | $21.35 | - |
| Step 9 | $45,612 | $1,754.31 | $21.86 | - |
| Step 10 | $46,673 | $1,795.12 | $22.36 | - |
What kind of role is GL-6?
Typical role. Experienced officers or investigators with more responsibility, case complexity or patrol authority.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-5 level.
Career progression. A GL-6 employee is commonly next considered for GL-7 or GL-8 promotion.
Step progression for GL-6
GL-6 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-6 Step 1 and Step 10 across all published locality pay areas for 2017. Use it to see how much location changes federal law enforcement salary.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GL-6 Step 1 | GL-6 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 38.17% | $51,294 | $64,488 |
| New York-Newark | 31.22% | $48,714 | $61,244 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 30.97% | $48,621 | $61,128 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 29.65% | $48,131 | $60,512 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 27.57% | $47,359 | $59,541 |
| State of Alaska | 27.13% | $47,196 | $59,335 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 27.10% | $47,185 | $59,321 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 26.98% | $47,140 | $59,265 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 26.85% | $47,092 | $59,205 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 26.73% | $47,047 | $59,149 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 25.68% | $46,657 | $58,659 |
| Denver-Aurora | 24.65% | $46,275 | $58,178 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 24.24% | $46,123 | $57,987 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.14% | $46,086 | $57,940 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 23.87% | $45,985 | $57,814 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 22.72% | $45,559 | $57,277 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 22.61% | $45,518 | $57,226 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.13% | $45,340 | $57,002 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 21.95% | $45,273 | $56,918 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 20.70% | $44,809 | $56,334 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 19.71% | $44,441 | $55,872 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 19.61% | $44,404 | $55,826 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.52% | $44,371 | $55,784 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.02% | $44,185 | $55,550 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 18.66% | $44,051 | $55,382 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 18.57% | $44,018 | $55,340 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.49% | $43,988 | $55,303 |
| Richmond | 18.19% | $43,877 | $55,163 |
| State of Hawaii | 17.92% | $43,777 | $55,037 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 17.86% | $43,754 | $55,009 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 17.82% | $43,739 | $54,990 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 17.59% | $43,654 | $54,883 |
| Laredo | 16.68% | $43,316 | $54,458 |
| Colorado Springs | 15.99% | $43,060 | $54,136 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 15.97% | $43,053 | $54,127 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 15.93% | $43,038 | $54,108 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 15.85% | $43,008 | $54,071 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 15.85% | $43,008 | $54,071 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 15.83% | $43,001 | $54,061 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 15.66% | $42,938 | $53,982 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 15.65% | $42,934 | $53,977 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 15.63% | $42,926 | $53,968 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 15.59% | $42,912 | $53,949 |
| Davenport-Moline | 15.56% | $42,900 | $53,935 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.48% | $42,871 | $53,898 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.36% | $42,826 | $53,842 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.06% | $42,715 | $53,702 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $37,124 | $46,673 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-6
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Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2017
GL-3 $27,275
GL-4 $30,614
GL-5 $35,209
GL-6 $37,124
GL-7 $40,075
GL-8 $41,769
GL-9 $44,693
GL-10 $49,218
GL-6 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-6 in 2017?
The base starting salary for GL-6 in 2017 is $37,124 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-6 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-6 steps?
Within-grade step increases follow the same OPM timing used for other statutory pay systems: one year between Steps 1 to 4, two years between Steps 4 to 7, and three years between Steps 7 to 10, assuming acceptable performance. -
Does GL-6 include LEAP or overtime?
No. This table shows basic pay only. It does not include law enforcement availability pay, overtime, premium pay, retention incentives, or other agency-specific compensation.