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$127,638 GS-14 Step 1 in Phoenix (2024)
$165,931 GS-14 Step 10 in Phoenix (2024)
+$23,034 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 pay table for Phoenix

Each step below already includes the 22.02% 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 $127,638 $4,909.15 $61.16 +$23,034
Step 2 $131,893 $5,072.81 $63.20 +$23,802
Step 3 $136,147 $5,236.42 $65.24 +$24,569
Step 4 $140,402 $5,400.08 $67.27 +$25,337
Step 5 $144,657 $5,563.73 $69.31 +$26,105
Step 6 $148,912 $5,727.38 $71.35 +$26,873
Step 7 $153,167 $5,891.04 $73.39 +$27,641
Step 8 $157,422 $6,054.69 $75.43 +$28,409
Step 9 $161,677 $6,218.35 $77.47 +$29,177
Step 10 $165,931 $6,381.96 $79.51 +$29,944
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Phoenix pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Phoenix GS-14 Step 1 $127,638
  • Locality add-on +$23,034
  • Adjustment percent 22.02%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Phoenix GS-14 Step 10 $165,931

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 2024, the Phoenix pay area adds a 22.02% 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 $4,909 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,382. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Phoenix earns $127,638 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $165,931. This is 22.02% 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 2024, it is 22.02%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,034 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 $4,909 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.