2014 GS-15 Pay in Washington DC
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% 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 $124,995 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-15 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $124,995 | $4,807.50 | $59.89 | +$24,371 |
| Step 2 | $129,161 | $4,967.73 | $61.89 | +$25,183 |
| Step 3 | $133,328 | $5,128.00 | $63.89 | +$25,996 |
| Step 4 | $137,494 | $5,288.23 | $65.88 | +$26,808 |
| Step 5 | $141,660 | $5,448.46 | $67.88 | +$27,620 |
| Step 6 | $145,827 | $5,608.73 | $69.87 | +$28,433 |
| Step 7 | $149,993 | $5,768.96 | $71.87 | +$29,245 |
| Step 8 | $154,160 | $5,929.23 | $73.87 | +$30,058 |
| 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 Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $124,995 | $4,807.50 | $59.89 | +$24,371 |
| Step 2 | $129,161 | $4,967.73 | $61.89 | +$25,183 |
| Step 3 | $133,328 | $5,128.00 | $63.89 | +$25,996 |
| Step 4 | $137,494 | $5,288.23 | $65.88 | +$26,808 |
| Step 5 | $141,660 | $5,448.46 | $67.88 | +$27,620 |
| Step 6 | $145,827 | $5,608.73 | $69.87 | +$28,433 |
| Step 7 | $149,993 | $5,768.96 | $71.87 | +$29,245 |
| Step 8 | $154,160 | $5,929.23 | $73.87 | +$30,058 |
| 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 Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,808 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-15 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $124,995 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,371 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,808 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.