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$20,621 GS-1 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$25,796 GS-1 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$2,640 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-1 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $20,621 $793.12 $9.88 +$2,640
Step 2 $21,310 $819.62 $10.21 +$2,728
Step 3 $21,996 $846.00 $10.54 +$2,816
Step 4 $22,678 $872.23 $10.87 +$2,903
Step 5 $23,364 $898.62 $11.20 +$2,991
Step 6 $23,766 $914.08 $11.39 +$3,042
Step 7 $24,444 $940.15 $11.71 +$3,129
Step 8 $25,128 $966.46 $12.04 +$3,217
Step 9 $25,154 $967.46 $12.05 +$3,220
Step 10 $25,796 $992.15 $12.36 +$3,302
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $17,981
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-1 Step 1 $20,621
  • Locality add-on +$2,640
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,494
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-1 Step 10 $25,796

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-1 in INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $793 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $992. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-1 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $20,621 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $25,796. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,640 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $793 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.