2015 GS-15 Pay in ATLANTA
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 19.29% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $101,630 on the base table to $121,234 in ATLANTA.
2015 GS-15 Pay in ATLANTA
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,234 | $4,662.85 | $58.09 | +$19,604 |
| Step 2 | $125,276 | $4,818.31 | $60.03 | +$20,258 |
| Step 3 | $129,318 | $4,973.77 | $61.96 | +$20,912 |
| Step 4 | $133,359 | $5,129.19 | $63.90 | +$21,565 |
| Step 5 | $137,401 | $5,284.65 | $65.84 | +$22,219 |
| Step 6 | $141,442 | $5,440.08 | $67.77 | +$22,872 |
| Step 7 | $145,484 | $5,595.54 | $69.71 | +$23,526 |
| Step 8 | $149,525 | $5,750.96 | $71.65 | +$24,179 |
| Step 9 | $153,567 | $5,906.42 | $73.58 | +$24,833 |
| Step 10 | $157,608 | $6,061.85 | $75.52 | +$25,486 |
2015 GS-15 pay table for ATLANTA
Each step below already includes the 19.29% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,234 | $4,662.85 | $58.09 | +$19,604 |
| Step 2 | $125,276 | $4,818.31 | $60.03 | +$20,258 |
| Step 3 | $129,318 | $4,973.77 | $61.96 | +$20,912 |
| Step 4 | $133,359 | $5,129.19 | $63.90 | +$21,565 |
| Step 5 | $137,401 | $5,284.65 | $65.84 | +$22,219 |
| Step 6 | $141,442 | $5,440.08 | $67.77 | +$22,872 |
| Step 7 | $145,484 | $5,595.54 | $69.71 | +$23,526 |
| Step 8 | $149,525 | $5,750.96 | $71.65 | +$24,179 |
| Step 9 | $153,567 | $5,906.42 | $73.58 | +$24,833 |
| Step 10 | $157,608 | $6,061.85 | $75.52 | +$25,486 |
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GS-15 in ATLANTA: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2015, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in ATLANTA
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $4,663 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,062. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-15 ATLANTA page.
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GS-15 in ATLANTA questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in ATLANTA?
In 2015, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $121,234 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,608. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in ATLANTA?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2015, it is 19.29%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,604 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in ATLANTA?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $4,663 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.