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$138,883 GS-15 Step 1 in Kansas City (2023)
$180,545 GS-15 Step 10 in Kansas City (2023)
+$21,365 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-15 pay table for Kansas City

Each step below already includes the 18.18% 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 $138,883 $5,341.65 $66.55 +$21,365
Step 2 $143,512 $5,519.69 $68.76 +$22,077
Step 3 $148,141 $5,697.73 $70.98 +$22,789
Step 4 $152,770 $5,875.77 $73.20 +$23,501
Step 5 $157,399 $6,053.81 $75.42 +$24,213
Step 6 $162,028 $6,231.85 $77.64 +$24,925
Step 7 $166,657 $6,409.88 $79.85 +$25,637
Step 8 $171,287 $6,587.96 $82.07 +$26,350
Step 9 $175,916 $6,766.00 $84.29 +$27,062
Step 10 $180,545 $6,944.04 $86.51 +$27,774
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Kansas City pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $117,518
  • Kansas City GS-15 Step 1 $138,883
  • Locality add-on +$21,365
  • Adjustment percent 18.18%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $152,771
  • Kansas City GS-15 Step 10 $180,545

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 Kansas City: 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 2023, the Kansas City pay area adds a 18.18% 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 Kansas City

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns roughly $5,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,944. 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-15 Kansas City page.

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GS-15 in Kansas City questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Kansas City?
    In 2023, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns $138,883 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $180,545. This is 18.18% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in Kansas City?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Kansas City in 2023, it is 18.18%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,365 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Kansas City?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Kansas City earns roughly $5,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.