2014 GS-9 Pay in Washington DC
GS-9 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,979 on the base table to $52,146 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-9 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,146 | $2,005.62 | $24.99 | +$10,167 |
| Step 2 | $53,884 | $2,072.46 | $25.82 | +$10,506 |
| Step 3 | $55,622 | $2,139.31 | $26.65 | +$10,845 |
| Step 4 | $57,360 | $2,206.15 | $27.48 | +$11,184 |
| Step 5 | $59,098 | $2,273.00 | $28.32 | +$11,523 |
| Step 6 | $60,836 | $2,339.85 | $29.15 | +$11,862 |
| Step 7 | $62,573 | $2,406.65 | $29.98 | +$12,200 |
| Step 8 | $64,311 | $2,473.50 | $30.82 | +$12,539 |
| Step 9 | $66,049 | $2,540.35 | $31.65 | +$12,878 |
| Step 10 | $67,787 | $2,607.19 | $32.48 | +$13,217 |
2014 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,146 | $2,005.62 | $24.99 | +$10,167 |
| Step 2 | $53,884 | $2,072.46 | $25.82 | +$10,506 |
| Step 3 | $55,622 | $2,139.31 | $26.65 | +$10,845 |
| Step 4 | $57,360 | $2,206.15 | $27.48 | +$11,184 |
| Step 5 | $59,098 | $2,273.00 | $28.32 | +$11,523 |
| Step 6 | $60,836 | $2,339.85 | $29.15 | +$11,862 |
| Step 7 | $62,573 | $2,406.65 | $29.98 | +$12,200 |
| Step 8 | $64,311 | $2,473.50 | $30.82 | +$12,539 |
| Step 9 | $66,049 | $2,540.35 | $31.65 | +$12,878 |
| Step 10 | $67,787 | $2,607.19 | $32.48 | +$13,217 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Washington DC: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2014, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,006 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,607. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-9 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $52,146 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,787. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,167 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,006 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.