A GS-6 here earns $46,949 at step 1 and $61,033 at step 10 a year. That includes 21.03% locality pay on top of the nationwide base table.
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| Step | Yearly | Per paycheck | Per hour | Base pay | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,949 | $1,806 | $22.50 | $38,791 | +$465 |
| Step 2 | $48,514 | $1,866 | $23.25 | $40,084 | +$481 |
| Step 3 | $50,079 | $1,926 | $24.00 | $41,377 | +$497 |
| Step 4 | $51,644 | $1,986 | $24.75 | $42,670 | +$512 |
| Step 5 | $53,208 | $2,046 | $25.49 | $43,963 | +$527 |
| Step 6 | $54,773 | $2,107 | $26.24 | $45,256 | +$543 |
| Step 7 | $56,338 | $2,167 | $26.99 | $46,549 | +$559 |
| Step 8 | $57,903 | $2,227 | $27.74 | $47,842 | +$575 |
| Step 9 | $59,468 | $2,287 | $28.49 | $49,135 | +$591 |
| Step 10 | $61,033 | $2,347 | $29.24 | $50,428 | +$606 |