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$62,297 GS-9 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2026)
$80,991 GS-9 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2026)
+$9,570 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-9 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 18.15% 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 $62,297 $2,396.04 $29.85 +$9,570
Step 2 $64,374 $2,475.92 $30.85 +$9,889
Step 3 $66,451 $2,555.81 $31.84 +$10,208
Step 4 $68,528 $2,635.69 $32.84 +$10,527
Step 5 $70,605 $2,715.58 $33.83 +$10,846
Step 6 $72,682 $2,795.46 $34.83 +$11,165
Step 7 $74,759 $2,875.35 $35.82 +$11,484
Step 8 $76,836 $2,955.23 $36.82 +$11,803
Step 9 $78,914 $3,035.15 $37.81 +$12,123
Step 10 $80,991 $3,115.04 $38.81 +$12,442
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $52,727
  • Indianapolis GS-9 Step 1 $62,297
  • Locality add-on +$9,570
  • Adjustment percent 18.15%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $68,549
  • Indianapolis GS-9 Step 10 $80,991

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 Indianapolis: what to expect

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

For 2026, the Indianapolis pay area adds a 18.15% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,396 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,115. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-9 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2026, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $62,297 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,991. This is 18.15% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2026, it is 18.15%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,570 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,396 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.