2016 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
GS-14 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.78% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $87,263 on the base table to $108,887 in Washington DC.
2016 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $108,887 | $4,187.96 | $52.17 | +$21,624 |
| Step 2 | $112,517 | $4,327.58 | $53.91 | +$22,345 |
| Step 3 | $116,146 | $4,467.15 | $55.65 | +$23,065 |
| Step 4 | $119,776 | $4,606.77 | $57.39 | +$23,786 |
| Step 5 | $123,406 | $4,746.38 | $59.13 | +$24,507 |
| Step 6 | $127,036 | $4,886.00 | $60.87 | +$25,228 |
| Step 7 | $130,666 | $5,025.62 | $62.61 | +$25,949 |
| Step 8 | $134,296 | $5,165.23 | $64.35 | +$26,670 |
| Step 9 | $137,926 | $5,304.85 | $66.09 | +$27,391 |
| Step 10 | $141,555 | $5,444.42 | $67.83 | +$28,111 |
2016 GS-14 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.78% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $108,887 | $4,187.96 | $52.17 | +$21,624 |
| Step 2 | $112,517 | $4,327.58 | $53.91 | +$22,345 |
| Step 3 | $116,146 | $4,467.15 | $55.65 | +$23,065 |
| Step 4 | $119,776 | $4,606.77 | $57.39 | +$23,786 |
| Step 5 | $123,406 | $4,746.38 | $59.13 | +$24,507 |
| Step 6 | $127,036 | $4,886.00 | $60.87 | +$25,228 |
| Step 7 | $130,666 | $5,025.62 | $62.61 | +$25,949 |
| Step 8 | $134,296 | $5,165.23 | $64.35 | +$26,670 |
| Step 9 | $137,926 | $5,304.85 | $66.09 | +$27,391 |
| Step 10 | $141,555 | $5,444.42 | $67.83 | +$28,111 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Washington DC: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2016, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.78% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 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-14 in Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,188 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,444. 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-14 Washington DC page.
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GS-14 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Washington DC?
In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $108,887 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $141,555. This is 24.78% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2016, it is 24.78%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,624 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,188 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.