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$97,657 GS-14 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$126,949 GS-14 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$12,113 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 $97,657 $3,756.04 $46.79 +$12,113
Step 2 $100,912 $3,881.23 $48.35 +$12,517
Step 3 $104,166 $4,006.38 $49.91 +$12,920
Step 4 $107,421 $4,131.58 $51.47 +$13,324
Step 5 $110,676 $4,256.77 $53.03 +$13,728
Step 6 $113,931 $4,381.96 $54.59 +$14,132
Step 7 $117,185 $4,507.12 $56.15 +$14,535
Step 8 $120,440 $4,632.31 $57.71 +$14,939
Step 9 $123,695 $4,757.50 $59.27 +$15,343
Step 10 $126,949 $4,882.65 $60.83 +$15,746
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • Rest of U.S. GS-14 Step 1 $97,657
  • Locality add-on +$12,113
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • Rest of U.S. GS-14 Step 10 $126,949

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 Rest of U.S.: what to expect

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

For 2014, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,756 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,883. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

Other grades in Rest of U.S.

GS-14 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $97,657 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $126,949. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,113 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $3,756 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.