GS-6 Pay — Indianapolis-Carmel (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay area for 2026. The Indianapolis-Carmel area adds 18.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,832 | $21.96 | $1,756.80 |
| Step 2 | $47,359 | $22.69 | $1,815.20 |
| Step 3 | $48,887 | $23.42 | $1,873.60 |
| Step 4 | $50,415 | $24.16 | $1,932.80 |
| Step 5 | $51,942 | $24.89 | $1,991.20 |
| Step 6 | $53,470 | $25.62 | $2,049.60 |
| Step 7 | $54,998 | $26.35 | $2,108.00 |
| Step 8 | $56,525 | $27.08 | $2,166.40 |
| Step 9 | $58,053 | $27.82 | $2,225.60 |
| Step 10 | $59,581 | $28.55 | $2,284.00 |
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 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN locality | 18.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,942 |
| Per month | $4,329 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,991.20 |
| Hourly | $24.89 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Indianapolis-Carmel GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- GS-7 in Indianapolis-Carmel
- 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 Indianapolis-Carmel?
For 2026, GS-6 in Indianapolis-Carmel ranges from $45,832 at the first step to $59,581 at the top step, with $51,942 near the middle.
How is Indianapolis-Carmel locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Indianapolis-Carmel locality percentage of 18.15%, 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 Indianapolis-Carmel rate remained 18.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Indianapolis-Carmel are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-IND · effective January 11, 2026 · Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN, 18.15% 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.