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$120,034 GS-15 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2014)
$156,043 GS-15 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2014)
+$19,410 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • ATLANTA GS-15 Step 1 $120,034
  • Locality add-on +$19,410
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • ATLANTA GS-15 Step 10 $156,043

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-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

  • 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.