2017 GL-7 Pay Scale
The 2017 base salary range for GL-7 runs from $40,075 at Step 1 to $50,686 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-7 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2017 GL-7 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-7.
$40,075 GL-7 Step 1 base salary
$50,686 GL-7 Step 10 base salary
Staff Sergeant Approximate military comparison
2017 GL-7 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-7 table for 2017. It shows annual salary, biweekly pay, and hourly rate for each step.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,075 | $1,541.35 | $19.20 | - |
| Step 2 | $41,254 | $1,586.69 | $19.77 | - |
| Step 3 | $42,433 | $1,632.04 | $20.33 | - |
| Step 4 | $43,612 | $1,677.38 | $20.90 | - |
| Step 5 | $44,791 | $1,722.73 | $21.46 | - |
| Step 6 | $45,970 | $1,768.08 | $22.03 | - |
| Step 7 | $47,149 | $1,813.42 | $22.59 | - |
| Step 8 | $48,328 | $1,858.77 | $23.16 | - |
| Step 9 | $49,507 | $1,904.12 | $23.72 | - |
| Step 10 | $50,686 | $1,949.46 | $24.29 | - |
What kind of role is GL-7?
Typical role. Advanced journeyman roles, senior investigators and officers with broader case work or field duties.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-6 level.
Career progression. Promotion to GL-8 or GL-9 generally requires competitive selection and a higher-grade vacancy.
Step progression for GL-7
GL-7 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-7 Step 1 and Step 10 across all published locality pay areas for 2017. Use it to see how much location changes federal law enforcement salary.
| Locality pay area | Adjustment | GL-7 Step 1 | GL-7 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 38.17% | $55,372 | $70,033 |
| New York-Newark | 31.22% | $52,586 | $66,510 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 30.97% | $52,486 | $66,383 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 29.65% | $51,957 | $65,714 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 27.57% | $51,124 | $64,660 |
| State of Alaska | 27.13% | $50,947 | $64,437 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 27.10% | $50,935 | $64,422 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 26.98% | $50,887 | $64,361 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 26.85% | $50,835 | $64,295 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 26.73% | $50,787 | $64,234 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 25.68% | $50,366 | $63,702 |
| Denver-Aurora | 24.65% | $49,953 | $63,180 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 24.24% | $49,789 | $62,972 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.14% | $49,749 | $62,922 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 23.87% | $49,641 | $62,785 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 22.72% | $49,180 | $62,202 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 22.61% | $49,136 | $62,146 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.13% | $48,944 | $61,903 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 21.95% | $48,871 | $61,812 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 20.70% | $48,371 | $61,178 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 19.71% | $47,974 | $60,676 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 19.61% | $47,934 | $60,626 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.52% | $47,898 | $60,580 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.02% | $47,697 | $60,326 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 18.66% | $47,553 | $60,144 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 18.57% | $47,517 | $60,098 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.49% | $47,485 | $60,058 |
| Richmond | 18.19% | $47,365 | $59,906 |
| State of Hawaii | 17.92% | $47,256 | $59,769 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 17.86% | $47,232 | $59,739 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 17.82% | $47,216 | $59,718 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 17.59% | $47,124 | $59,602 |
| Laredo | 16.68% | $46,760 | $59,140 |
| Colorado Springs | 15.99% | $46,483 | $58,791 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 15.97% | $46,475 | $58,781 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 15.93% | $46,459 | $58,760 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 15.85% | $46,427 | $58,720 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 15.85% | $46,427 | $58,720 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 15.83% | $46,419 | $58,710 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 15.66% | $46,351 | $58,623 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 15.65% | $46,347 | $58,618 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 15.63% | $46,339 | $58,608 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 15.59% | $46,323 | $58,588 |
| Davenport-Moline | 15.56% | $46,311 | $58,573 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.48% | $46,279 | $58,532 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.36% | $46,231 | $58,471 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.06% | $46,110 | $58,319 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $40,075 | $50,686 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-7
Highest-paying areas
Lowest-paying areas
Browse other GL grades in 2017
GL-3 $27,275
GL-4 $30,614
GL-5 $35,209
GL-6 $37,124
GL-7 $40,075
GL-8 $41,769
GL-9 $44,693
GL-10 $49,218
GL-7 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-7 in 2017?
The base starting salary for GL-7 in 2017 is $40,075 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-7 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-7 steps?
Within-grade step increases follow the same OPM timing used for other statutory pay systems: one year between Steps 1 to 4, two years between Steps 4 to 7, and three years between Steps 7 to 10, assuming acceptable performance. -
Does GL-7 include LEAP or overtime?
No. This table shows basic pay only. It does not include law enforcement availability pay, overtime, premium pay, retention incentives, or other agency-specific compensation.