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$40,089 GS-7 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2016)
$52,116 GS-7 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2016)
+$5,080 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-7 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 14.51% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,089 $1,541.88 $19.21 +$5,080
Step 2 $41,425 $1,593.27 $19.85 +$5,249
Step 3 $42,761 $1,644.65 $20.49 +$5,418
Step 4 $44,098 $1,696.08 $21.13 +$5,588
Step 5 $45,434 $1,747.46 $21.77 +$5,757
Step 6 $46,770 $1,798.85 $22.41 +$5,926
Step 7 $48,107 $1,850.27 $23.05 +$6,096
Step 8 $49,443 $1,901.65 $23.69 +$6,265
Step 9 $50,779 $1,953.04 $24.33 +$6,434
Step 10 $52,116 $2,004.46 $24.97 +$6,604

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,009
  • AUSTIN GS-7 Step 1 $40,089
  • Locality add-on +$5,080
  • Adjustment percent 14.51%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,512
  • AUSTIN GS-7 Step 10 $52,116

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-7 in AUSTIN: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2016, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 14.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $1,542 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,004. 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-7 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-7 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2016, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $40,089 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,116. This is 14.51% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2016, it is 14.51%. On a GS-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,080 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $1,542 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.