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$117,462 GS-14 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2023)
$152,698 GS-14 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2023)
+$17,554 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.57% 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 $117,462 $4,517.77 $56.28 +$17,554
Step 2 $121,377 $4,668.35 $58.16 +$18,139
Step 3 $125,292 $4,818.92 $60.03 +$18,724
Step 4 $129,207 $4,969.50 $61.91 +$19,309
Step 5 $133,122 $5,120.08 $63.79 +$19,894
Step 6 $137,037 $5,270.65 $65.66 +$20,479
Step 7 $140,952 $5,421.23 $67.54 +$21,064
Step 8 $144,867 $5,571.81 $69.41 +$21,649
Step 9 $148,782 $5,722.38 $71.29 +$22,234
Step 10 $152,698 $5,873.00 $73.17 +$22,820
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Indianapolis GS-14 Step 1 $117,462
  • Locality add-on +$17,554
  • Adjustment percent 17.57%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Indianapolis GS-14 Step 10 $152,698

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 Indianapolis: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.57% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $4,518 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,873. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 Indianapolis page.

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GS-14 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $117,462 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,698. This is 17.57% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2023, it is 17.57%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,554 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $4,518 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.