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$104,899 GS-14 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2017)
$136,371 GS-14 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2017)
+$16,763 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 19.02% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $104,899 $4,034.58 $50.26 +$16,763
Step 2 $108,396 $4,169.08 $51.94 +$17,322
Step 3 $111,893 $4,303.58 $53.61 +$17,881
Step 4 $115,390 $4,438.08 $55.29 +$18,440
Step 5 $118,887 $4,572.58 $56.97 +$18,999
Step 6 $122,384 $4,707.08 $58.64 +$19,558
Step 7 $125,880 $4,841.54 $60.32 +$20,116
Step 8 $129,377 $4,976.04 $61.99 +$20,675
Step 9 $132,874 $5,110.54 $63.67 +$21,234
Step 10 $136,371 $5,245.04 $65.34 +$21,793
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • RALEIGH GS-14 Step 1 $104,899
  • Locality add-on +$16,763
  • Adjustment percent 19.02%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • RALEIGH GS-14 Step 10 $136,371

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-14 in RALEIGH: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2017, the RALEIGH pay area adds a 19.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 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-14 in RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $4,035 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,245. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 RALEIGH page.

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GS-14 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $104,899 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $136,371. This is 19.02% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2017, it is 19.02%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,763 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $4,035 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.