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$60,264 GS-9 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2024)
$78,342 GS-9 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2024)
+$8,932 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-9 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.40% 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 $60,264 $2,317.85 $28.88 +$8,932
Step 2 $62,272 $2,395.08 $29.84 +$9,229
Step 3 $64,281 $2,472.35 $30.80 +$9,527
Step 4 $66,290 $2,549.62 $31.76 +$9,825
Step 5 $68,299 $2,626.88 $32.73 +$10,123
Step 6 $70,307 $2,704.12 $33.69 +$10,420
Step 7 $72,316 $2,781.38 $34.65 +$10,718
Step 8 $74,325 $2,858.65 $35.61 +$11,016
Step 9 $76,333 $2,935.88 $36.58 +$11,313
Step 10 $78,342 $3,013.15 $37.54 +$11,611
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $51,332
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 1 $60,264
  • Locality add-on +$8,932
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $66,731
  • Corpus Christi GS-9 Step 10 $78,342

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 2024, the Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $2,318 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,013. 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-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 2024, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $60,264 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,342. This is 17.40% 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 2024, it is 17.40%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,932 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 $2,318 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.