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$115,396 GS-15 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$150,013 GS-15 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$14,772 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $115,396 $4,438.31 $55.29 +$14,772
Step 2 $119,242 $4,586.23 $57.14 +$15,264
Step 3 $123,088 $4,734.15 $58.98 +$15,756
Step 4 $126,935 $4,882.12 $60.82 +$16,249
Step 5 $130,781 $5,030.04 $62.66 +$16,741
Step 6 $134,627 $5,177.96 $64.51 +$17,233
Step 7 $138,474 $5,325.92 $66.35 +$17,726
Step 8 $142,320 $5,473.85 $68.19 +$18,218
Step 9 $146,167 $5,621.81 $70.04 +$18,711
Step 10 $150,013 $5,769.73 $71.88 +$19,203
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-15 Step 1 $115,396
  • Locality add-on +$14,772
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-15 Step 10 $150,013

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $4,438 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,770. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-15 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $115,396 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $150,013. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,772 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $4,438 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.