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$39,179 GS-7 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$50,932 GS-7 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$4,860 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,179 $1,506.88 $18.77 +$4,860
Step 2 $40,485 $1,557.12 $19.40 +$5,022
Step 3 $41,791 $1,607.35 $20.02 +$5,184
Step 4 $43,097 $1,657.58 $20.65 +$5,346
Step 5 $44,403 $1,707.81 $21.28 +$5,508
Step 6 $45,709 $1,758.04 $21.90 +$5,670
Step 7 $47,015 $1,808.27 $22.53 +$5,832
Step 8 $48,321 $1,858.50 $23.15 +$5,994
Step 9 $49,626 $1,908.69 $23.78 +$6,155
Step 10 $50,932 $1,958.92 $24.40 +$6,317
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $34,319
  • Rest of U.S. GS-7 Step 1 $39,179
  • Locality add-on +$4,860
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $44,615
  • Rest of U.S. GS-7 Step 10 $50,932

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-7 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

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-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,507 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,959. 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-7 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-7 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $39,179 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,932. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,860 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,507 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.