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$131,878 GS-15 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$171,442 GS-15 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$18,988 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $131,878 $5,072.23 $63.19 +$18,988
Step 2 $136,274 $5,241.31 $65.30 +$19,621
Step 3 $140,670 $5,410.38 $67.40 +$20,254
Step 4 $145,066 $5,579.46 $69.51 +$20,887
Step 5 $149,462 $5,748.54 $71.62 +$21,520
Step 6 $153,858 $5,917.62 $73.72 +$22,153
Step 7 $158,254 $6,086.69 $75.83 +$22,786
Step 8 $162,650 $6,255.77 $77.93 +$23,419
Step 9 $167,046 $6,424.85 $80.04 +$24,052
Step 10 $171,442 $6,593.92 $82.15 +$24,685
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Corpus Christi GS-15 Step 1 $131,878
  • Locality add-on +$18,988
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Corpus Christi GS-15 Step 10 $171,442

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

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $5,072 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,594. 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-15 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-15 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $131,878 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $171,442. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,988 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $5,072 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.