GS-6 Pay — Rest of U.S. (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Rest of U.S. locality pay area for 2026. The Rest of U.S. area adds 17.06% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,409 | $21.76 | $1,740.80 |
| Step 2 | $46,922 | $22.48 | $1,798.40 |
| Step 3 | $48,436 | $23.21 | $1,856.80 |
| Step 4 | $49,950 | $23.93 | $1,914.40 |
| Step 5 | $51,463 | $24.66 | $1,972.80 |
| Step 6 | $52,977 | $25.38 | $2,030.40 |
| Step 7 | $54,490 | $26.11 | $2,088.80 |
| Step 8 | $56,004 | $26.83 | $2,146.40 |
| Step 9 | $57,517 | $27.56 | $2,204.80 |
| Step 10 | $59,031 | $28.29 | $2,263.20 |
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 |
| Rest of U.S. locality | 17.06% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,463 |
| Per month | $4,289 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,972.80 |
| Hourly | $24.66 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rest of U.S. GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
- GS-6 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Rest of U.S.?
For 2026, GS-6 in Rest of U.S. ranges from $45,409 at the first step to $59,031 at the top step, with $51,463 near the middle.
How is Rest of U.S. locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rest of U.S. locality percentage of 17.06%, 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 Rest of U.S. rate remained 17.06%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Rest of U.S. are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RUS · effective January 11, 2026 · Rest of U.S., 17.06% 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.