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$60,314 GS-9 Step 1 in Atlanta (2023)
$78,406 GS-9 Step 10 in Atlanta (2023)
+$11,286 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 pay table for Atlanta

Each step below already includes the 23.02% 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 $60,314 $2,319.77 $28.90 +$11,286
Step 2 $62,324 $2,397.08 $29.86 +$11,662
Step 3 $64,335 $2,474.42 $30.83 +$12,039
Step 4 $66,345 $2,551.73 $31.79 +$12,415
Step 5 $68,355 $2,629.04 $32.75 +$12,791
Step 6 $70,365 $2,706.35 $33.72 +$13,167
Step 7 $72,375 $2,783.65 $34.68 +$13,543
Step 8 $74,385 $2,860.96 $35.64 +$13,919
Step 9 $76,395 $2,938.27 $36.61 +$14,295
Step 10 $78,406 $3,015.62 $37.57 +$14,672
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Atlanta pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Atlanta GS-9 Step 1 $60,314
  • Locality add-on +$11,286
  • Adjustment percent 23.02%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Atlanta GS-9 Step 10 $78,406

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 Atlanta: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.02% 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 Atlanta

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,320 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,016. 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-9 Atlanta page.

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GS-9 in Atlanta questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Atlanta?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $60,314 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,406. This is 23.02% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in Atlanta?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Atlanta in 2023, it is 23.02%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,286 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Atlanta?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,320 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.