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$55,019 GS-9 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$71,525 GS-9 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$7,922 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,019 $2,116.12 $26.36 +$7,922
Step 2 $56,853 $2,186.65 $27.24 +$8,186
Step 3 $58,687 $2,257.19 $28.12 +$8,450
Step 4 $60,521 $2,327.73 $29.00 +$8,714
Step 5 $62,355 $2,398.27 $29.88 +$8,978
Step 6 $64,189 $2,468.81 $30.76 +$9,242
Step 7 $66,023 $2,539.35 $31.64 +$9,506
Step 8 $67,857 $2,609.88 $32.51 +$9,770
Step 9 $69,691 $2,680.42 $33.39 +$10,034
Step 10 $71,525 $2,750.96 $34.27 +$10,298
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $47,097
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 1 $55,019
  • Locality add-on +$7,922
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $61,227
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 10 $71,525

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-9 in Corpus Christi: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2022, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,116 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,751. 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-9 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-9 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $55,019 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,525. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,922 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,116 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.