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$21,001 GS-1 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2016)
$26,265 GS-1 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2016)
+$2,658 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-1 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 14.49% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $21,001 $807.73 $10.06 +$2,658
Step 2 $21,703 $834.73 $10.40 +$2,747
Step 3 $22,401 $861.58 $10.73 +$2,835
Step 4 $23,096 $888.31 $11.07 +$2,923
Step 5 $23,794 $915.15 $11.40 +$3,011
Step 6 $24,203 $930.88 $11.60 +$3,063
Step 7 $24,894 $957.46 $11.93 +$3,151
Step 8 $25,590 $984.23 $12.26 +$3,239
Step 9 $25,617 $985.27 $12.27 +$3,242
Step 10 $26,265 $1,010.19 $12.59 +$3,324
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $18,343
  • KANSAS CITY GS-1 Step 1 $21,001
  • Locality add-on +$2,658
  • Adjustment percent 14.49%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,941
  • KANSAS CITY GS-1 Step 10 $26,265

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-1 in KANSAS CITY: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2016, the KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 14.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $808 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,010. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-1 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2016, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $21,001 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $26,265. This is 14.49% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2016, it is 14.49%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,658 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $808 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.