GS-6 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,019 | $23.01 | $1,840.80 |
| Step 2 | $49,620 | $23.78 | $1,902.40 |
| Step 3 | $51,221 | $24.54 | $1,963.20 |
| Step 4 | $52,821 | $25.31 | $2,024.80 |
| Step 5 | $54,422 | $26.08 | $2,086.40 |
| Step 6 | $56,022 | $26.84 | $2,147.20 |
| Step 7 | $57,623 | $27.61 | $2,208.80 |
| Step 8 | $59,224 | $28.38 | $2,270.40 |
| Step 9 | $60,824 | $29.14 | $2,331.20 |
| Step 10 | $62,425 | $29.91 | $2,392.80 |
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 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $54,422 |
| Per month | $4,535 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,086.40 |
| Hourly | $26.08 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Atlanta-
- GS-7 in Atlanta-
- 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 Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-6 in Atlanta- ranges from $48,019 at the first step to $62,425 at the top step, with $54,422 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, 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 Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% 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.