2014 GS-15 Pay in San Francisco
GS-15 employees with a duty station in San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA earn 35.15% 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 $135,993 in San Francisco.
2014 GS-15 Pay in San Francisco
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $135,993 | $5,230.50 | $65.16 | +$35,369 |
| Step 2 | $140,526 | $5,404.85 | $67.33 | +$36,548 |
| Step 3 | $145,059 | $5,579.19 | $69.51 | +$37,727 |
| Step 4 | $149,592 | $5,753.54 | $71.68 | +$38,906 |
| Step 5 | $154,125 | $5,927.88 | $73.85 | +$40,085 |
| Step 6 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$39,706 |
| Step 7 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$36,352 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| 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 San Francisco
Each step below already includes the 35.15% 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 | $135,993 | $5,230.50 | $65.16 | +$35,369 |
| Step 2 | $140,526 | $5,404.85 | $67.33 | +$36,548 |
| Step 3 | $145,059 | $5,579.19 | $69.51 | +$37,727 |
| Step 4 | $149,592 | $5,753.54 | $71.68 | +$38,906 |
| Step 5 | $154,125 | $5,927.88 | $73.85 | +$40,085 |
| Step 6 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$39,706 |
| Step 7 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$36,352 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more San Francisco pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in San Francisco: 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 San Francisco pay area adds a 35.15% 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 San Francisco
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $5,231 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 San Francisco page.
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GS-15 in San Francisco questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in San Francisco?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns $135,993 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 35.15% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in San Francisco?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Francisco in 2014, it is 35.15%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $35,369 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in San Francisco?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in San Francisco earns roughly $5,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.