2014 GS-15 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% 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 $114,872 in Rest of U.S..
2014 GS-15 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $114,872 | $4,418.15 | $55.04 | +$14,248 |
| Step 2 | $118,701 | $4,565.42 | $56.88 | +$14,723 |
| Step 3 | $122,530 | $4,712.69 | $58.71 | +$15,198 |
| Step 4 | $126,359 | $4,859.96 | $60.55 | +$15,673 |
| Step 5 | $130,188 | $5,007.23 | $62.38 | +$16,148 |
| Step 6 | $134,017 | $5,154.50 | $64.22 | +$16,623 |
| Step 7 | $137,846 | $5,301.77 | $66.05 | +$17,098 |
| Step 8 | $141,675 | $5,449.04 | $67.88 | +$17,573 |
| Step 9 | $145,504 | $5,596.31 | $69.72 | +$18,048 |
| Step 10 | $149,333 | $5,743.58 | $71.55 | +$18,523 |
2014 GS-15 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 | $114,872 | $4,418.15 | $55.04 | +$14,248 |
| Step 2 | $118,701 | $4,565.42 | $56.88 | +$14,723 |
| Step 3 | $122,530 | $4,712.69 | $58.71 | +$15,198 |
| Step 4 | $126,359 | $4,859.96 | $60.55 | +$15,673 |
| Step 5 | $130,188 | $5,007.23 | $62.38 | +$16,148 |
| Step 6 | $134,017 | $5,154.50 | $64.22 | +$16,623 |
| Step 7 | $137,846 | $5,301.77 | $66.05 | +$17,098 |
| Step 8 | $141,675 | $5,449.04 | $67.88 | +$17,573 |
| Step 9 | $145,504 | $5,596.31 | $69.72 | +$18,048 |
| Step 10 | $149,333 | $5,743.58 | $71.55 | +$18,523 |
Base vs. locality comparison
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Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $4,418 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,744. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
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GS-15 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $114,872 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $149,333. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,248 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $4,418 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.