GS-6 Pay — Washington-Baltimore (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Washington-Baltimore locality pay area for 2026. The Washington-Baltimore area adds 33.94% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,957 | $24.90 | $1,992.00 |
| Step 2 | $53,689 | $25.73 | $2,058.40 |
| Step 3 | $55,420 | $26.55 | $2,124.00 |
| Step 4 | $57,152 | $27.38 | $2,190.40 |
| Step 5 | $58,884 | $28.21 | $2,256.80 |
| Step 6 | $60,616 | $29.04 | $2,323.20 |
| Step 7 | $62,348 | $29.87 | $2,389.60 |
| Step 8 | $64,080 | $30.70 | $2,456.00 |
| Step 9 | $65,811 | $31.53 | $2,522.40 |
| Step 10 | $67,543 | $32.36 | $2,588.80 |
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 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA locality | 33.94% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,884 |
| Per month | $4,907 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,256.80 |
| Hourly | $28.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Washington-Baltimore GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
- GS-6 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Washington-Baltimore?
For 2026, GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore ranges from $51,957 at the first step to $67,543 at the top step, with $58,884 near the middle.
How is Washington-Baltimore locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Washington-Baltimore locality percentage of 33.94%, 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 Washington-Baltimore rate remained 33.94%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Washington-Baltimore are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DCB · effective January 11, 2026 · Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA, 33.94% 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.