2015 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 $42,399 on the base table to $52,668 in Washington DC.
2015 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 | $52,668 | $2,025.69 | $25.24 | +$10,269 |
| Step 2 | $54,423 | $2,093.19 | $26.08 | +$10,611 |
| Step 3 | $56,178 | $2,160.69 | $26.92 | +$10,953 |
| Step 4 | $57,934 | $2,228.23 | $27.76 | +$11,296 |
| Step 5 | $59,689 | $2,295.73 | $28.60 | +$11,638 |
| Step 6 | $61,444 | $2,363.23 | $29.44 | +$11,980 |
| Step 7 | $63,199 | $2,430.73 | $30.28 | +$12,322 |
| Step 8 | $64,955 | $2,498.27 | $31.12 | +$12,665 |
| Step 9 | $66,710 | $2,565.77 | $31.96 | +$13,007 |
| Step 10 | $68,465 | $2,633.27 | $32.81 | +$13,349 |
2015 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 | $52,668 | $2,025.69 | $25.24 | +$10,269 |
| Step 2 | $54,423 | $2,093.19 | $26.08 | +$10,611 |
| Step 3 | $56,178 | $2,160.69 | $26.92 | +$10,953 |
| Step 4 | $57,934 | $2,228.23 | $27.76 | +$11,296 |
| Step 5 | $59,689 | $2,295.73 | $28.60 | +$11,638 |
| Step 6 | $61,444 | $2,363.23 | $29.44 | +$11,980 |
| Step 7 | $63,199 | $2,430.73 | $30.28 | +$12,322 |
| Step 8 | $64,955 | $2,498.27 | $31.12 | +$12,665 |
| Step 9 | $66,710 | $2,565.77 | $31.96 | +$13,007 |
| Step 10 | $68,465 | $2,633.27 | $32.81 | +$13,349 |
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 2015, 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 $2,026 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,633. 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 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 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $52,668 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,465. 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 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,269 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 $2,026 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.