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$120,228 GS-15 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2017)
$156,300 GS-15 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2017)
+$16,556 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-15 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 15.97% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $120,228 $4,624.15 $57.61 +$16,556
Step 2 $124,236 $4,778.31 $59.53 +$17,108
Step 3 $128,244 $4,932.46 $61.45 +$17,660
Step 4 $132,252 $5,086.62 $63.37 +$18,212
Step 5 $136,260 $5,240.77 $65.29 +$18,764
Step 6 $140,268 $5,394.92 $67.21 +$19,316
Step 7 $144,276 $5,549.08 $69.13 +$19,868
Step 8 $148,284 $5,703.23 $71.05 +$20,420
Step 9 $152,292 $5,857.38 $72.97 +$20,972
Step 10 $156,300 $6,011.54 $74.89 +$21,524
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $103,672
  • AUSTIN GS-15 Step 1 $120,228
  • Locality add-on +$16,556
  • Adjustment percent 15.97%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $134,776
  • AUSTIN GS-15 Step 10 $156,300

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-15 in AUSTIN: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2017, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 15.97% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $4,624 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,012. 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-15 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-15 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $120,228 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $156,300. This is 15.97% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2017, it is 15.97%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,556 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $4,624 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.