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$132,375 GS-15 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2022)
$172,087 GS-15 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2022)
+$19,485 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.26% 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 $132,375 $5,091.35 $63.43 +$19,485
Step 2 $136,787 $5,261.04 $65.54 +$20,134
Step 3 $141,200 $5,430.77 $67.66 +$20,784
Step 4 $145,612 $5,600.46 $69.77 +$21,433
Step 5 $150,025 $5,770.19 $71.89 +$22,083
Step 6 $154,437 $5,939.88 $74.00 +$22,732
Step 7 $158,850 $6,109.62 $76.11 +$23,382
Step 8 $163,262 $6,279.31 $78.23 +$24,031
Step 9 $167,675 $6,449.04 $80.34 +$24,681
Step 10 $172,087 $6,618.73 $82.46 +$25,330
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Indianapolis GS-15 Step 1 $132,375
  • Locality add-on +$19,485
  • Adjustment percent 17.26%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Indianapolis GS-15 Step 10 $172,087

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 Indianapolis: 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 Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.26% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $5,091 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,619. 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 Indianapolis page.

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GS-15 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $132,375 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,087. This is 17.26% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2022, it is 17.26%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,485 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $5,091 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.