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$122,753 GS-14 Step 1 in Rochester (2024)
$159,581 GS-14 Step 10 in Rochester (2024)
+$18,149 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 pay table for Rochester

Each step below already includes the 17.35% 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 $122,753 $4,721.27 $58.82 +$18,149
Step 2 $126,845 $4,878.65 $60.78 +$18,754
Step 3 $130,937 $5,036.04 $62.74 +$19,359
Step 4 $135,029 $5,193.42 $64.70 +$19,964
Step 5 $139,121 $5,350.81 $66.66 +$20,569
Step 6 $143,213 $5,508.19 $68.62 +$21,174
Step 7 $147,305 $5,665.58 $70.58 +$21,779
Step 8 $151,397 $5,822.96 $72.54 +$22,384
Step 9 $155,489 $5,980.35 $74.50 +$22,989
Step 10 $159,581 $6,137.73 $76.46 +$23,594
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rochester pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Rochester GS-14 Step 1 $122,753
  • Locality add-on +$18,149
  • Adjustment percent 17.35%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Rochester GS-14 Step 10 $159,581

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 Rochester: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Rochester pay area adds a 17.35% 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 Rochester

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns roughly $4,721 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,138. 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 Rochester page.

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GS-14 in Rochester questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Rochester?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns $122,753 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $159,581. This is 17.35% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Rochester?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rochester in 2024, it is 17.35%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,149 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Rochester?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Rochester earns roughly $4,721 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.