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$117,489 GS-15 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2014)
$152,734 GS-15 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2014)
+$16,865 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $117,489 $4,518.81 $56.30 +$16,865
Step 2 $121,405 $4,669.42 $58.17 +$17,427
Step 3 $125,321 $4,820.04 $60.05 +$17,989
Step 4 $129,237 $4,970.65 $61.92 +$18,551
Step 5 $133,153 $5,121.27 $63.80 +$19,113
Step 6 $137,069 $5,271.88 $65.68 +$19,675
Step 7 $140,985 $5,422.50 $67.55 +$20,237
Step 8 $144,901 $5,573.12 $69.43 +$20,799
Step 9 $148,818 $5,723.77 $71.31 +$21,362
Step 10 $152,734 $5,874.38 $73.18 +$21,924
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • PHOENIX GS-15 Step 1 $117,489
  • Locality add-on +$16,865
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • PHOENIX GS-15 Step 10 $152,734

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 16.76% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $4,519 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,874. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-15 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $117,489 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,734. This is 16.76% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2014, it is 16.76%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,865 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $4,519 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.