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$22,779 GS-1 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
$28,497 GS-1 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
+$3,236 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-1 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $22,779 $876.12 $10.91 +$3,236
Step 2 $23,543 $905.50 $11.28 +$3,345
Step 3 $24,300 $934.62 $11.64 +$3,452
Step 4 $25,053 $963.58 $12.00 +$3,559
Step 5 $25,811 $992.73 $12.37 +$3,667
Step 6 $26,254 $1,009.77 $12.58 +$3,730
Step 7 $27,002 $1,038.54 $12.94 +$3,836
Step 8 $27,758 $1,067.62 $13.30 +$3,944
Step 9 $27,788 $1,068.77 $13.31 +$3,948
Step 10 $28,497 $1,096.04 $13.65 +$4,049
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,543
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-1 Step 1 $22,779
  • Locality add-on +$3,236
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $24,448
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-1 Step 10 $28,497

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-1 in CORPUS CHRISTI: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2020, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $876 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,096. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-1 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2020, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $22,779 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $28,497. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2020, it is 16.56%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,236 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $876 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.