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$117,468 GS-15 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
$152,713 GS-15 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
+$14,822 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-15 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 14.44% 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 $117,468 $4,518.00 $56.29 +$14,822
Step 2 $121,384 $4,668.62 $58.16 +$15,316
Step 3 $125,300 $4,819.23 $60.04 +$15,810
Step 4 $129,216 $4,969.85 $61.91 +$16,304
Step 5 $133,133 $5,120.50 $63.79 +$16,799
Step 6 $137,049 $5,271.12 $65.67 +$17,293
Step 7 $140,965 $5,421.73 $67.54 +$17,787
Step 8 $144,881 $5,572.35 $69.42 +$18,281
Step 9 $148,797 $5,722.96 $71.30 +$18,775
Step 10 $152,713 $5,873.58 $73.17 +$19,269
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $102,646
  • CHARLOTTE GS-15 Step 1 $117,468
  • Locality add-on +$14,822
  • Adjustment percent 14.44%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $133,444
  • CHARLOTTE GS-15 Step 10 $152,713

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-15 in CHARLOTTE: 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 2016, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 14.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $4,518 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,874. 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-15 CHARLOTTE page.

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GS-15 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2016, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $117,468 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,713. This is 14.44% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2016, it is 14.44%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,822 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $4,518 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.