2016 GS-9 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-9 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.35% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $42,823 on the base table to $48,968 in Rest of U.S..
2016 GS-9 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for Rest of U.S..
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
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Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.