GS-6 Pay — Philadelphia-Reading (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Philadelphia-Reading locality pay area for 2026. The Philadelphia-Reading area adds 28.99% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,037 | $23.98 | $1,918.40 |
| Step 2 | $51,704 | $24.77 | $1,981.60 |
| Step 3 | $53,372 | $25.57 | $2,045.60 |
| Step 4 | $55,040 | $26.37 | $2,109.60 |
| Step 5 | $56,708 | $27.17 | $2,173.60 |
| Step 6 | $58,376 | $27.97 | $2,237.60 |
| Step 7 | $60,044 | $28.77 | $2,301.60 |
| Step 8 | $61,711 | $29.57 | $2,365.60 |
| Step 9 | $63,379 | $30.37 | $2,429.60 |
| Step 10 | $65,047 | $31.17 | $2,493.60 |
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 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD locality | 28.99% |
| Adjusted annual | $56,708 |
| Per month | $4,726 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,173.60 |
| Hourly | $27.17 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Philadelphia-Reading GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Philadelphia-Reading
- GS-7 in Philadelphia-Reading
- 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 Philadelphia-Reading?
For 2026, GS-6 in Philadelphia-Reading ranges from $50,037 at the first step to $65,047 at the top step, with $56,708 near the middle.
How is Philadelphia-Reading locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Philadelphia-Reading locality percentage of 28.99%, 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 Philadelphia-Reading rate remained 28.99%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Philadelphia-Reading are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PHL · effective January 11, 2026 · Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 28.99% 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.