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$48,142 GS-9 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
$62,581 GS-9 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2014)
+$6,163 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,142 $1,851.62 $23.07 +$6,163
Step 2 $49,746 $1,913.31 $23.84 +$6,368
Step 3 $51,350 $1,975.00 $24.60 +$6,573
Step 4 $52,955 $2,036.73 $25.37 +$6,779
Step 5 $54,559 $2,098.42 $26.14 +$6,984
Step 6 $56,163 $2,160.12 $26.91 +$7,189
Step 7 $57,768 $2,221.85 $27.68 +$7,395
Step 8 $59,372 $2,283.54 $28.45 +$7,600
Step 9 $60,977 $2,345.27 $29.22 +$7,806
Step 10 $62,581 $2,406.96 $29.99 +$8,011
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-9 Step 1 $48,142
  • Locality add-on +$6,163
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-9 Step 10 $62,581

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-9 in INDIANAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,852 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,407. 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-9 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-9 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $48,142 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,581. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2014, it is 14.68%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,163 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $1,852 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.