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$47,923 GS-9 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$62,297 GS-9 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$5,944 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,923 $1,843.19 $22.96 +$5,944
Step 2 $49,520 $1,904.62 $23.73 +$6,142
Step 3 $51,117 $1,966.04 $24.49 +$6,340
Step 4 $52,715 $2,027.50 $25.26 +$6,539
Step 5 $54,312 $2,088.92 $26.02 +$6,737
Step 6 $55,909 $2,150.35 $26.79 +$6,935
Step 7 $57,506 $2,211.77 $27.55 +$7,133
Step 8 $59,103 $2,273.19 $28.32 +$7,331
Step 9 $60,700 $2,334.62 $29.08 +$7,529
Step 10 $62,297 $2,396.04 $29.85 +$7,727
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • Rest of U.S. GS-9 Step 1 $47,923
  • Locality add-on +$5,944
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • Rest of U.S. GS-9 Step 10 $62,297

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 Rest of U.S.: what to expect

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

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-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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,843 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,396. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-9 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $47,923 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,297. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,944 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,843 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.