2014 GS-5 Pay in Washington DC
GS-5 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,705 on the base table to $34,415 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-5 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,415 | $1,323.65 | $16.49 | +$6,710 |
| Step 2 | $35,563 | $1,367.81 | $17.04 | +$6,934 |
| Step 3 | $36,711 | $1,411.96 | $17.59 | +$7,158 |
| Step 4 | $37,859 | $1,456.12 | $18.14 | +$7,382 |
| Step 5 | $39,006 | $1,500.23 | $18.69 | +$7,605 |
| Step 6 | $40,154 | $1,544.38 | $19.24 | +$7,829 |
| Step 7 | $41,302 | $1,588.54 | $19.79 | +$8,053 |
| Step 8 | $42,450 | $1,632.69 | $20.34 | +$8,277 |
| Step 9 | $43,597 | $1,676.81 | $20.89 | +$8,500 |
| Step 10 | $44,745 | $1,720.96 | $21.44 | +$8,724 |
2014 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,415 | $1,323.65 | $16.49 | +$6,710 |
| Step 2 | $35,563 | $1,367.81 | $17.04 | +$6,934 |
| Step 3 | $36,711 | $1,411.96 | $17.59 | +$7,158 |
| Step 4 | $37,859 | $1,456.12 | $18.14 | +$7,382 |
| Step 5 | $39,006 | $1,500.23 | $18.69 | +$7,605 |
| Step 6 | $40,154 | $1,544.38 | $19.24 | +$7,829 |
| Step 7 | $41,302 | $1,588.54 | $19.79 | +$8,053 |
| Step 8 | $42,450 | $1,632.69 | $20.34 | +$8,277 |
| Step 9 | $43,597 | $1,676.81 | $20.89 | +$8,500 |
| Step 10 | $44,745 | $1,720.96 | $21.44 | +$8,724 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Washington DC: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2014, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,324 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,721. 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-5 Washington DC page.
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GS-5 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $34,415 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,745. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,710 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,324 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.