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$106,237 GS-14 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
$138,103 GS-14 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
+$20,693 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 24.19% 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 $106,237 $4,086.04 $50.90 +$20,693
Step 2 $109,778 $4,222.23 $52.60 +$21,383
Step 3 $113,318 $4,358.38 $54.30 +$22,072
Step 4 $116,859 $4,494.58 $55.99 +$22,762
Step 5 $120,400 $4,630.77 $57.69 +$23,452
Step 6 $123,940 $4,766.92 $59.39 +$24,141
Step 7 $127,481 $4,903.12 $61.08 +$24,831
Step 8 $131,022 $5,039.31 $62.78 +$25,521
Step 9 $134,562 $5,175.46 $64.48 +$26,210
Step 10 $138,103 $5,311.65 $66.17 +$26,900
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • SAN DIEGO GS-14 Step 1 $106,237
  • Locality add-on +$20,693
  • Adjustment percent 24.19%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • SAN DIEGO GS-14 Step 10 $138,103

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 SAN DIEGO: what to expect

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

For 2014, the SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 24.19% 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 SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $4,086 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,312. 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 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-14 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $106,237 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $138,103. This is 24.19% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2014, it is 24.19%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,693 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $4,086 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.