GS-6 Pay — St. Louis-St. Charles (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay area for 2026. The St. Louis-St. Charles area adds 20.03% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,561 | $22.31 | $1,784.80 |
| Step 2 | $48,113 | $23.05 | $1,844.00 |
| Step 3 | $49,665 | $23.80 | $1,904.00 |
| Step 4 | $51,217 | $24.54 | $1,963.20 |
| Step 5 | $52,769 | $25.28 | $2,022.40 |
| Step 6 | $54,321 | $26.03 | $2,082.40 |
| Step 7 | $55,873 | $26.77 | $2,141.60 |
| Step 8 | $57,425 | $27.52 | $2,201.60 |
| Step 9 | $58,977 | $28.26 | $2,260.80 |
| Step 10 | $60,529 | $29.00 | $2,320.00 |
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 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL locality | 20.03% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,769 |
| Per month | $4,397 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,022.40 |
| Hourly | $25.28 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full St. Louis-St. Charles GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- GS-7 in St. Louis-St. Charles
- 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 St. Louis-St. Charles?
For 2026, GS-6 in St. Louis-St. Charles ranges from $46,561 at the first step to $60,529 at the top step, with $52,769 near the middle.
How is St. Louis-St. Charles locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the St. Louis-St. Charles locality percentage of 20.03%, 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 St. Louis-St. Charles rate remained 20.03%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for St. Louis-St. Charles are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SL · effective January 11, 2026 · St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL, 20.03% 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.