2017 GS-15 Pay in AUSTIN
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX earn 15.97% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $103,672 on the base table to $120,228 in AUSTIN.
2017 GS-15 Pay in AUSTIN
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX.
| 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 |
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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How much more AUSTIN pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
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GS-15 in AUSTIN questions
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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.