2017 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
GS-14 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 27.10% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $88,136 on the base table to $112,021 in Washington DC.
2017 GS-14 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $112,021 | $4,308.50 | $53.68 | +$23,885 |
| Step 2 | $115,755 | $4,452.12 | $55.46 | +$24,681 |
| Step 3 | $119,489 | $4,595.73 | $57.25 | +$25,477 |
| Step 4 | $123,223 | $4,739.35 | $59.04 | +$26,273 |
| Step 5 | $126,958 | $4,883.00 | $60.83 | +$27,070 |
| Step 6 | $130,692 | $5,026.62 | $62.62 | +$27,866 |
| Step 7 | $134,426 | $5,170.23 | $64.41 | +$28,662 |
| Step 8 | $138,160 | $5,313.85 | $66.20 | +$29,458 |
| Step 9 | $141,894 | $5,457.46 | $67.99 | +$30,254 |
| Step 10 | $145,629 | $5,601.12 | $69.78 | +$31,051 |
2017 GS-14 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 27.10% 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 | $112,021 | $4,308.50 | $53.68 | +$23,885 |
| Step 2 | $115,755 | $4,452.12 | $55.46 | +$24,681 |
| Step 3 | $119,489 | $4,595.73 | $57.25 | +$25,477 |
| Step 4 | $123,223 | $4,739.35 | $59.04 | +$26,273 |
| Step 5 | $126,958 | $4,883.00 | $60.83 | +$27,070 |
| Step 6 | $130,692 | $5,026.62 | $62.62 | +$27,866 |
| Step 7 | $134,426 | $5,170.23 | $64.41 | +$28,662 |
| Step 8 | $138,160 | $5,313.85 | $66.20 | +$29,458 |
| Step 9 | $141,894 | $5,457.46 | $67.99 | +$30,254 |
| Step 10 | $145,629 | $5,601.12 | $69.78 | +$31,051 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Washington DC: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2017, the Washington DC pay area adds a 27.10% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,309 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,601. 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 Washington DC page.
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GS-14 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Washington DC?
In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $112,021 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $145,629. This is 27.10% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2017, it is 27.10%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,885 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $4,309 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.