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$57,412 GS-9 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$74,633 GS-9 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$8,384 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,412 $2,208.15 $27.51 +$8,384
Step 2 $59,325 $2,281.73 $28.43 +$8,663
Step 3 $61,239 $2,355.35 $29.34 +$8,943
Step 4 $63,152 $2,428.92 $30.26 +$9,222
Step 5 $65,065 $2,502.50 $31.18 +$9,501
Step 6 $66,979 $2,576.12 $32.09 +$9,781
Step 7 $68,892 $2,649.69 $33.01 +$10,060
Step 8 $70,806 $2,723.31 $33.93 +$10,340
Step 9 $72,719 $2,796.88 $34.84 +$10,619
Step 10 $74,633 $2,870.50 $35.76 +$10,899
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 1 $57,412
  • Locality add-on +$8,384
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 10 $74,633

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 Corpus Christi: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,208 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,871. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-9 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $57,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,633. This is 17.10% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,384 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,208 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.