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$48,968 GS-9 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2016)
$63,654 GS-9 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2016)
+$6,145 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-9 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 14.35% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,968 $1,883.38 $23.46 +$6,145
Step 2 $50,600 $1,946.15 $24.25 +$6,350
Step 3 $52,232 $2,008.92 $25.03 +$6,555
Step 4 $53,863 $2,071.65 $25.81 +$6,759
Step 5 $55,495 $2,134.42 $26.59 +$6,964
Step 6 $57,127 $2,197.19 $27.37 +$7,169
Step 7 $58,759 $2,259.96 $28.15 +$7,374
Step 8 $60,391 $2,322.73 $28.94 +$7,579
Step 9 $62,022 $2,385.46 $29.72 +$7,783
Step 10 $63,654 $2,448.23 $30.50 +$7,988
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,823
  • Rest of U.S. GS-9 Step 1 $48,968
  • Locality add-on +$6,145
  • Adjustment percent 14.35%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,666
  • Rest of U.S. GS-9 Step 10 $63,654

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-9 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2016, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.35% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,883 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,448. 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-9 Rest of U.S. page.

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GS-9 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $48,968 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,654. This is 14.35% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2016, it is 14.35%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,145 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $1,883 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.