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$27,650 GS-2 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$34,797 GS-2 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$4,038 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-2 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,650 $1,063.46 $13.25 +$4,038
Step 2 $28,308 $1,088.77 $13.56 +$4,134
Step 3 $29,223 $1,123.96 $14.00 +$4,267
Step 4 $29,998 $1,153.77 $14.37 +$4,381
Step 5 $30,336 $1,166.77 $14.54 +$4,430
Step 6 $31,228 $1,201.08 $14.96 +$4,560
Step 7 $32,121 $1,235.42 $15.39 +$4,691
Step 8 $33,013 $1,269.73 $15.82 +$4,821
Step 9 $33,905 $1,304.04 $16.25 +$4,951
Step 10 $34,797 $1,338.35 $16.67 +$5,081
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $23,612
  • Corpus Christi GS-2 Step 1 $27,650
  • Locality add-on +$4,038
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $29,716
  • Corpus Christi GS-2 Step 10 $34,797

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-2 in Corpus Christi: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,063 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,338. 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-2 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-2 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $27,650 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $34,797. This is 17.10% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,038 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $1,063 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.