2014 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
GS-14 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $85,544 on the base table to $106,263 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $106,263 | $4,087.04 | $50.92 | +$20,719 |
| Step 2 | $109,804 | $4,223.23 | $52.61 | +$21,409 |
| Step 3 | $113,346 | $4,359.46 | $54.31 | +$22,100 |
| Step 4 | $116,887 | $4,495.65 | $56.01 | +$22,790 |
| Step 5 | $120,429 | $4,631.88 | $57.70 | +$23,481 |
| Step 6 | $123,970 | $4,768.08 | $59.40 | +$24,171 |
| Step 7 | $127,512 | $4,904.31 | $61.10 | +$24,862 |
| Step 8 | $131,053 | $5,040.50 | $62.79 | +$25,552 |
| Step 9 | $134,595 | $5,176.73 | $64.49 | +$26,243 |
| Step 10 | $138,136 | $5,312.92 | $66.19 | +$26,933 |
2014 GS-14 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $106,263 | $4,087.04 | $50.92 | +$20,719 |
| Step 2 | $109,804 | $4,223.23 | $52.61 | +$21,409 |
| Step 3 | $113,346 | $4,359.46 | $54.31 | +$22,100 |
| Step 4 | $116,887 | $4,495.65 | $56.01 | +$22,790 |
| Step 5 | $120,429 | $4,631.88 | $57.70 | +$23,481 |
| Step 6 | $123,970 | $4,768.08 | $59.40 | +$24,171 |
| Step 7 | $127,512 | $4,904.31 | $61.10 | +$24,862 |
| Step 8 | $131,053 | $5,040.50 | $62.79 | +$25,552 |
| Step 9 | $134,595 | $5,176.73 | $64.49 | +$26,243 |
| Step 10 | $138,136 | $5,312.92 | $66.19 | +$26,933 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Washington DC: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2014, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,087 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,313. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-14 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $106,263 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $138,136. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,719 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,087 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.