2014 GS-15 Pay in BOSTON
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT earn 24.80% 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 $125,579 in BOSTON.
2014 GS-15 Pay in BOSTON
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,579 | $4,829.96 | $60.17 | +$24,955 |
| Step 2 | $129,765 | $4,990.96 | $62.18 | +$25,787 |
| Step 3 | $133,950 | $5,151.92 | $64.18 | +$26,618 |
| Step 4 | $138,136 | $5,312.92 | $66.19 | +$27,450 |
| Step 5 | $142,322 | $5,473.92 | $68.19 | +$28,282 |
| Step 6 | $146,508 | $5,634.92 | $70.20 | +$29,114 |
| Step 7 | $150,694 | $5,795.92 | $72.21 | +$29,946 |
| Step 8 | $154,879 | $5,956.88 | $74.21 | +$30,777 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
2014 GS-15 pay table for BOSTON
Each step below already includes the 24.80% 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 | $125,579 | $4,829.96 | $60.17 | +$24,955 |
| Step 2 | $129,765 | $4,990.96 | $62.18 | +$25,787 |
| Step 3 | $133,950 | $5,151.92 | $64.18 | +$26,618 |
| Step 4 | $138,136 | $5,312.92 | $66.19 | +$27,450 |
| Step 5 | $142,322 | $5,473.92 | $68.19 | +$28,282 |
| Step 6 | $146,508 | $5,634.92 | $70.20 | +$29,114 |
| Step 7 | $150,694 | $5,795.92 | $72.21 | +$29,946 |
| Step 8 | $154,879 | $5,956.88 | $74.21 | +$30,777 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
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GS-15 in BOSTON: 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 BOSTON pay area adds a 24.80% 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 BOSTON
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $4,830 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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 BOSTON page.
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GS-15 in BOSTON questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in BOSTON?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns $125,579 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 24.80% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in BOSTON?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BOSTON in 2014, it is 24.80%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,955 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in BOSTON?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $4,830 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.