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$51,126 GS-9 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
$66,461 GS-9 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
+$9,147 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 21.79% 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 $51,126 $1,966.38 $24.50 +$9,147
Step 2 $52,830 $2,031.92 $25.31 +$9,452
Step 3 $54,534 $2,097.46 $26.13 +$9,757
Step 4 $56,238 $2,163.00 $26.95 +$10,062
Step 5 $57,942 $2,228.54 $27.76 +$10,367
Step 6 $59,645 $2,294.04 $28.58 +$10,671
Step 7 $61,349 $2,359.58 $29.40 +$10,976
Step 8 $63,053 $2,425.12 $30.21 +$11,281
Step 9 $64,757 $2,490.65 $31.03 +$11,586
Step 10 $66,461 $2,556.19 $31.85 +$11,891
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-9 Step 1 $51,126
  • Locality add-on +$9,147
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-9 Step 10 $66,461

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 PHILADELPHIA: what to expect

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

For 2014, the PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 21.79% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $1,966 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,556. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-9 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $51,126 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,461. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2014, it is 21.79%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,147 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $1,966 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.