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$102,045 GS-14 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2014)
$132,654 GS-14 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2014)
+$16,501 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 pay table for ATLANTA

Each step below already includes the 19.29% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,045 $3,924.81 $48.90 +$16,501
Step 2 $105,446 $4,055.62 $50.53 +$17,051
Step 3 $108,847 $4,186.42 $52.15 +$17,601
Step 4 $112,248 $4,317.23 $53.78 +$18,151
Step 5 $115,649 $4,448.04 $55.41 +$18,701
Step 6 $119,050 $4,578.85 $57.04 +$19,251
Step 7 $122,451 $4,709.65 $58.67 +$19,801
Step 8 $125,852 $4,840.46 $60.30 +$20,351
Step 9 $129,253 $4,971.27 $61.93 +$20,901
Step 10 $132,654 $5,102.08 $63.56 +$21,451
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • ATLANTA GS-14 Step 1 $102,045
  • Locality add-on +$16,501
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • ATLANTA GS-14 Step 10 $132,654

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-14 in ATLANTA: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in ATLANTA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $3,925 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,102. 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-14 ATLANTA page.

Other grades in ATLANTA

GS-14 in ATLANTA questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in ATLANTA?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $102,045 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,654. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in ATLANTA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2014, it is 19.29%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,501 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in ATLANTA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $3,925 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.