GS-6 Pay — Boston-Worcester (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Boston-Worcester locality pay area for 2026. The Boston-Worcester area adds 32.58% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,429 | $24.64 | $1,971.20 |
| Step 2 | $53,143 | $25.46 | $2,036.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,858 | $26.29 | $2,103.20 |
| Step 4 | $56,572 | $27.11 | $2,168.80 |
| Step 5 | $58,286 | $27.93 | $2,234.40 |
| Step 6 | $60,000 | $28.75 | $2,300.00 |
| Step 7 | $61,715 | $29.57 | $2,365.60 |
| Step 8 | $63,429 | $30.39 | $2,431.20 |
| Step 9 | $65,143 | $31.21 | $2,496.80 |
| Step 10 | $66,857 | $32.03 | $2,562.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT locality | 32.58% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,286 |
| Per month | $4,857 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,234.40 |
| Hourly | $27.93 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Boston-Worcester GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-7 in Boston-Worcester
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Boston-Worcester?
For 2026, GS-6 in Boston-Worcester ranges from $51,429 at the first step to $66,857 at the top step, with $58,286 near the middle.
How is Boston-Worcester locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Boston-Worcester locality percentage of 32.58%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Boston-Worcester rate remained 32.58%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Boston-Worcester are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BOS · effective January 11, 2026 · Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT, 32.58% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.