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$121,061 GS-15 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2016)
$157,384 GS-15 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2016)
+$18,415 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-15 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.94% 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 $121,061 $4,656.19 $58.01 +$18,415
Step 2 $125,097 $4,811.42 $59.94 +$19,029
Step 3 $129,133 $4,966.65 $61.87 +$19,643
Step 4 $133,168 $5,121.85 $63.81 +$20,256
Step 5 $137,204 $5,277.08 $65.74 +$20,870
Step 6 $141,240 $5,432.31 $67.68 +$21,484
Step 7 $145,276 $5,587.54 $69.61 +$22,098
Step 8 $149,312 $5,742.77 $71.54 +$22,712
Step 9 $153,348 $5,898.00 $73.48 +$23,326
Step 10 $157,384 $6,053.23 $75.41 +$23,940
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $102,646
  • RALEIGH GS-15 Step 1 $121,061
  • Locality add-on +$18,415
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $133,444
  • RALEIGH GS-15 Step 10 $157,384

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 RALEIGH: 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 RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.94% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $4,656 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,053. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-15 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2016, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $121,061 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,384. This is 17.94% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2016, it is 17.94%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,415 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $4,656 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.