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$121,328 GS-14 Step 1 in Phoenix (2023)
$157,724 GS-14 Step 10 in Phoenix (2023)
+$21,420 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 pay table for Phoenix

Each step below already includes the 21.44% 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 $121,328 $4,666.46 $58.14 +$21,420
Step 2 $125,372 $4,822.00 $60.07 +$22,134
Step 3 $129,416 $4,977.54 $62.01 +$22,848
Step 4 $133,460 $5,133.08 $63.95 +$23,562
Step 5 $137,504 $5,288.62 $65.89 +$24,276
Step 6 $141,548 $5,444.15 $67.82 +$24,990
Step 7 $145,592 $5,599.69 $69.76 +$25,704
Step 8 $149,636 $5,755.23 $71.70 +$26,418
Step 9 $153,680 $5,910.77 $73.64 +$27,132
Step 10 $157,724 $6,066.31 $75.57 +$27,846
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Phoenix pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Phoenix GS-14 Step 1 $121,328
  • Locality add-on +$21,420
  • Adjustment percent 21.44%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Phoenix GS-14 Step 10 $157,724

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 Phoenix: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Phoenix pay area adds a 21.44% 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 Phoenix

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Phoenix earns roughly $4,666 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,066. 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 Phoenix page.

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GS-14 in Phoenix questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Phoenix?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Phoenix earns $121,328 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,724. This is 21.44% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Phoenix?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Phoenix in 2023, it is 21.44%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,420 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Phoenix?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Phoenix earns roughly $4,666 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.