2014 GS-1 Pay Scale
The GS-1 base salary range for 2014 is $17,981 at Step 1, rising to $22,494 at Step 10. Add the locality pay adjustment for your duty station on top. This page shows the base table first, then every locality-adjusted version of GS-1 for 2014.
2014 GS-1 Pay Scale
Nationwide base GS-1 rates for 2014.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $17,981 | $691.58 | $8.62 | - |
| Step 2 | $18,582 | $714.69 | $8.90 | - |
| Step 3 | $19,180 | $737.69 | $9.19 | - |
| Step 4 | $19,775 | $760.58 | $9.48 | - |
| Step 5 | $20,373 | $783.58 | $9.76 | - |
| Step 6 | $20,724 | $797.08 | $9.93 | - |
| Step 7 | $21,315 | $819.81 | $10.21 | - |
| Step 8 | $21,911 | $842.73 | $10.50 | - |
| Step 9 | $21,934 | $843.62 | $10.51 | - |
| Step 10 | $22,494 | $865.15 | $10.78 | - |
2014 GS-1 base salary, all 10 steps
This is the nationwide base GS-1 salary schedule for 2014, before any locality adjustment. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay and hourly rate for every step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $17,981 | $691.58 | $8.62 | - |
| Step 2 | $18,582 | $714.69 | $8.90 | - |
| Step 3 | $19,180 | $737.69 | $9.19 | - |
| Step 4 | $19,775 | $760.58 | $9.48 | - |
| Step 5 | $20,373 | $783.58 | $9.76 | - |
| Step 6 | $20,724 | $797.08 | $9.93 | - |
| Step 7 | $21,315 | $819.81 | $10.21 | - |
| Step 8 | $21,911 | $842.73 | $10.50 | - |
| Step 9 | $21,934 | $843.62 | $10.51 | - |
| Step 10 | $22,494 | $865.15 | $10.78 | - |
Who is a GS-1?
Typical role. Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.
Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.
Career progression. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.
Step-increase waiting periods
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable.
GS-1 locality-adjusted salary for every pay area
Most federal employees receive locality pay on top of their base salary. The table below shows GS-1 Step 1 and Step 10 for every OPM locality pay area in 2014, sorted from highest to lowest adjustment.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GS-1 Step 1 | GS-1 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 35.15% | $24,301 | $30,401 |
| New York-Newark | 28.72% | $23,145 | $28,954 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 28.71% | $23,143 | $28,952 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 27.16% | $22,865 | $28,603 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 25.82% | $22,624 | $28,302 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 25.10% | $22,494 | $28,140 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 24.80% | $22,440 | $28,073 |
| State of Alaska | 24.69% | $22,421 | $28,048 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 24.22% | $22,336 | $27,942 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 24.19% | $22,331 | $27,935 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 24.09% | $22,313 | $27,913 |
| Denver-Aurora | 22.52% | $22,030 | $27,560 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 22.20% | $21,973 | $27,488 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 21.81% | $21,903 | $27,400 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 21.79% | $21,899 | $27,395 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 20.96% | $21,750 | $27,209 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 20.79% | $21,719 | $27,171 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 20.67% | $21,698 | $27,144 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 20.35% | $21,640 | $27,072 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 19.29% | $21,450 | $26,833 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 18.68% | $21,340 | $26,696 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 18.55% | $21,316 | $26,667 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 18.10% | $21,236 | $26,565 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 17.64% | $21,153 | $26,462 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 17.16% | $21,067 | $26,354 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 16.98% | $21,034 | $26,313 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 16.76% | $20,995 | $26,264 |
| State of Hawaii | 16.51% | $20,950 | $26,208 |
| Richmond | 16.47% | $20,942 | $26,199 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 16.37% | $20,924 | $26,176 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 16.24% | $20,901 | $26,147 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 16.02% | $20,862 | $26,098 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 14.68% | $20,621 | $25,796 |
| Rest of U.S. | 14.16% | $20,527 | $25,679 |
Top and bottom GS-1 localities in 2014
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
About the GS-1 pay scale
GS-1 is part of the 2014 General Schedule, the pay system used by roughly 70% of civilian white-collar federal employees. Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.
How step increases work
Within-grade step increases happen automatically as long as your performance is acceptable. You move from Step 1 to Step 4 one year at a time, from Step 4 to Step 7 every two years, and from Step 7 to Step 10 every three years. Managers can award a one-time quality step increase (QSI) to accelerate progression for employees whose performance is rated outstanding.
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GS-1 questions for 2014
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What is the starting salary for GS-1 in 2014?
The base starting salary for GS-1 in 2014 is $17,981 at Step 1. With the highest locality adjustment in 2014 (San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, 35.15%), GS-1 Step 1 can reach significantly more. -
How long does it take to reach GS-1 Step 10?
If you never get a quality step increase, it takes roughly 18 years to move from Step 1 to Step 10. Steps 1-4 take one year each, Steps 5-7 take two years each, and Steps 8-10 take three years each. A quality step increase can shorten that timeline by one year per QSI. -
How do I get promoted from GS-1 to GS-2?
Promotion from GS-1 to GS-2 generally requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-1 level, and a competitive selection into a GS-2 vacancy. Open the GS-2 pay scale to see the next grade's salaries. -
What is the military equivalent of GS-1?
GS-1 is roughly equivalent to E-2 Private Second Class. These equivalents are approximate. The GS and military pay systems do not map one to one.