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$112,116 GS-14 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$145,749 GS-14 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$16,143 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $112,116 $4,312.15 $53.72 +$16,143
Step 2 $115,853 $4,455.88 $55.51 +$16,681
Step 3 $119,590 $4,599.62 $57.30 +$17,219
Step 4 $123,327 $4,743.35 $59.09 +$17,757
Step 5 $127,064 $4,887.08 $60.88 +$18,295
Step 6 $130,801 $5,030.81 $62.67 +$18,833
Step 7 $134,538 $5,174.54 $64.46 +$19,371
Step 8 $138,275 $5,318.27 $66.26 +$19,909
Step 9 $142,012 $5,462.00 $68.05 +$20,447
Step 10 $145,749 $5,605.73 $69.84 +$20,985
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Corpus Christi GS-14 Step 1 $112,116
  • Locality add-on +$16,143
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Corpus Christi GS-14 Step 10 $145,749

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 Corpus Christi: what to expect

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

For 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $4,312 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,606. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-14 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $112,116 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $145,749. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2022, it is 16.82%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,143 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $4,312 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.