GS-6 Pay — Charlotte-Concord (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Charlotte-Concord locality pay area for 2026. The Charlotte-Concord area adds 19.67% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,421 | $22.24 | $1,779.20 |
| Step 2 | $47,969 | $22.98 | $1,838.40 |
| Step 3 | $49,516 | $23.73 | $1,898.40 |
| Step 4 | $51,063 | $24.47 | $1,957.60 |
| Step 5 | $52,611 | $25.21 | $2,016.80 |
| Step 6 | $54,158 | $25.95 | $2,076.00 |
| Step 7 | $55,705 | $26.69 | $2,135.20 |
| Step 8 | $57,253 | $27.43 | $2,194.40 |
| Step 9 | $58,800 | $28.17 | $2,253.60 |
| Step 10 | $60,347 | $28.92 | $2,313.60 |
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 |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC locality | 19.67% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,611 |
| Per month | $4,384 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,016.80 |
| Hourly | $25.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Charlotte-Concord GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Charlotte-Concord
- GS-7 in Charlotte-Concord
- 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 Charlotte-Concord?
For 2026, GS-6 in Charlotte-Concord ranges from $46,421 at the first step to $60,347 at the top step, with $52,611 near the middle.
How is Charlotte-Concord locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Charlotte-Concord locality percentage of 19.67%, 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 Charlotte-Concord rate remained 19.67%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Charlotte-Concord are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CT · effective January 11, 2026 · Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC, 19.67% 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.