2015 GS-9 Pay in BOSTON
GS-9 employees with a duty station in Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT earn 24.80% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $42,399 on the base table to $52,914 in BOSTON.
2015 GS-9 Pay in BOSTON
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT-ME-VT.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,914 | $2,035.15 | $25.35 | +$10,515 |
| Step 2 | $54,677 | $2,102.96 | $26.20 | +$10,865 |
| Step 3 | $56,441 | $2,170.81 | $27.04 | +$11,216 |
| Step 4 | $58,204 | $2,238.62 | $27.89 | +$11,566 |
| Step 5 | $59,968 | $2,306.46 | $28.73 | +$11,917 |
| Step 6 | $61,731 | $2,374.27 | $29.58 | +$12,267 |
| Step 7 | $63,494 | $2,442.08 | $30.42 | +$12,617 |
| Step 8 | $65,258 | $2,509.92 | $31.27 | +$12,968 |
| Step 9 | $67,021 | $2,577.73 | $32.11 | +$13,318 |
| Step 10 | $68,785 | $2,645.58 | $32.96 | +$13,669 |
2015 GS-9 pay table for BOSTON
Each step below already includes the 24.80% 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 | $52,914 | $2,035.15 | $25.35 | +$10,515 |
| Step 2 | $54,677 | $2,102.96 | $26.20 | +$10,865 |
| Step 3 | $56,441 | $2,170.81 | $27.04 | +$11,216 |
| Step 4 | $58,204 | $2,238.62 | $27.89 | +$11,566 |
| Step 5 | $59,968 | $2,306.46 | $28.73 | +$11,917 |
| Step 6 | $61,731 | $2,374.27 | $29.58 | +$12,267 |
| Step 7 | $63,494 | $2,442.08 | $30.42 | +$12,617 |
| Step 8 | $65,258 | $2,509.92 | $31.27 | +$12,968 |
| Step 9 | $67,021 | $2,577.73 | $32.11 | +$13,318 |
| Step 10 | $68,785 | $2,645.58 | $32.96 | +$13,669 |
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How much more BOSTON pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in BOSTON: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2015, the BOSTON pay area adds a 24.80% 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 BOSTON
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,035 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,646. 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-9 BOSTON page.
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GS-9 in BOSTON questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in BOSTON?
In 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns $52,914 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,785. This is 24.80% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in BOSTON?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BOSTON in 2015, it is 24.80%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,515 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in BOSTON?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,035 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.