2014 GS-15 Pay in ATLANTA
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 19.29% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $120,034 in ATLANTA.
2014 GS-15 Pay in ATLANTA
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $120,034 | $4,616.69 | $57.52 | +$19,410 |
| Step 2 | $124,035 | $4,770.58 | $59.43 | +$20,057 |
| Step 3 | $128,036 | $4,924.46 | $61.35 | +$20,704 |
| Step 4 | $132,037 | $5,078.35 | $63.27 | +$21,351 |
| Step 5 | $136,038 | $5,232.23 | $65.18 | +$21,998 |
| Step 6 | $140,039 | $5,386.12 | $67.10 | +$22,645 |
| Step 7 | $144,040 | $5,540.00 | $69.02 | +$23,292 |
| Step 8 | $148,041 | $5,693.88 | $70.93 | +$23,939 |
| Step 9 | $152,042 | $5,847.77 | $72.85 | +$24,586 |
| Step 10 | $156,043 | $6,001.65 | $74.77 | +$25,233 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $120,034 | $4,616.69 | $57.52 | +$19,410 |
| Step 2 | $124,035 | $4,770.58 | $59.43 | +$20,057 |
| Step 3 | $128,036 | $4,924.46 | $61.35 | +$20,704 |
| Step 4 | $132,037 | $5,078.35 | $63.27 | +$21,351 |
| Step 5 | $136,038 | $5,232.23 | $65.18 | +$21,998 |
| Step 6 | $140,039 | $5,386.12 | $67.10 | +$22,645 |
| Step 7 | $144,040 | $5,540.00 | $69.02 | +$23,292 |
| Step 8 | $148,041 | $5,693.88 | $70.93 | +$23,939 |
| Step 9 | $152,042 | $5,847.77 | $72.85 | +$24,586 |
| Step 10 | $156,043 | $6,001.65 | $74.77 | +$25,233 |
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GS-15 in ATLANTA: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in ATLANTA
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $4,617 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,002. 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-15 ATLANTA page.
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GS-15 in ATLANTA questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in ATLANTA?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $120,034 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $156,043. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,410 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in ATLANTA?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $4,617 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.