2017 GL-9 Pay Scale
The 2017 base salary range for GL-9 runs from $44,693 at Step 1 to $57,671 at Step 10. Use this page to see the full step table, salary range in the locality pay areas, and how GL-9 fits into a federal law enforcement career ladder.
Archive year. This is the 2017 GL-9 pay scale.
Current year: 2026 GL-9.
$44,693 GL-9 Step 1 base salary
$57,671 GL-9 Step 10 base salary
Captain Approximate military comparison
2017 GL-9 step table
This is the nationwide base GL-9 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 | $44,693 | $1,718.96 | $21.41 | - |
| Step 2 | $46,135 | $1,774.42 | $22.11 | - |
| Step 3 | $47,577 | $1,829.88 | $22.80 | - |
| Step 4 | $49,019 | $1,885.35 | $23.49 | - |
| Step 5 | $50,461 | $1,940.81 | $24.18 | - |
| Step 6 | $51,903 | $1,996.27 | $24.87 | - |
| Step 7 | $53,345 | $2,051.73 | $25.56 | - |
| Step 8 | $54,787 | $2,107.19 | $26.25 | - |
| Step 9 | $56,229 | $2,162.65 | $26.94 | - |
| Step 10 | $57,671 | $2,218.12 | $27.63 | - |
What kind of role is GL-9?
Typical role. Senior investigators, supervisors and subject-matter experts near the top of the LEO pay scale.
Typical qualification path. One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level.
Career progression. Promotion to GL-10 is selective and usually depends on vacancy and merit selection.
Step progression for GL-9
GL-9 salary in every locality pay area
The table below compares GL-9 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-9 Step 1 | GL-9 Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland | 38.17% | $61,752 | $79,684 |
| New York-Newark | 31.22% | $58,646 | $75,676 |
| Houston-The Woodlands | 30.97% | $58,534 | $75,532 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | 29.65% | $57,944 | $74,770 |
| Hartford-East Hartford | 27.57% | $57,015 | $73,571 |
| State of Alaska | 27.13% | $56,818 | $73,317 |
| Washington-Baltimore-Arlington | 27.10% | $56,805 | $73,300 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 26.98% | $56,751 | $73,231 |
| Chicago-Naperville | 26.85% | $56,693 | $73,156 |
| Boston-Worcester-Providence | 26.73% | $56,639 | $73,086 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor | 25.68% | $56,170 | $72,481 |
| Denver-Aurora | 24.65% | $55,710 | $71,887 |
| Seattle-Tacoma | 24.24% | $55,527 | $71,650 |
| Sacramento-Roseville | 24.14% | $55,482 | $71,593 |
| Philadelphia-Reading-Camden | 23.87% | $55,361 | $71,437 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 22.72% | $54,847 | $70,774 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 22.61% | $54,798 | $70,710 |
| Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale | 22.13% | $54,584 | $70,434 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Salem | 21.95% | $54,503 | $70,330 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs | 20.70% | $53,944 | $69,609 |
| Cleveland-Akron-Canton | 19.71% | $53,502 | $69,038 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha | 19.61% | $53,457 | $68,980 |
| Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville | 19.52% | $53,417 | $68,928 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary | 19.02% | $53,194 | $68,640 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean | 18.66% | $53,033 | $68,432 |
| Phoenix-Mesa | 18.57% | $52,992 | $68,381 |
| Columbus-Marion-Zanesville | 18.49% | $52,957 | $68,334 |
| Richmond | 18.19% | $52,823 | $68,161 |
| State of Hawaii | 17.92% | $52,702 | $68,006 |
| Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton | 17.86% | $52,675 | $67,971 |
| Huntsville-Decatur | 17.82% | $52,657 | $67,948 |
| Dayton-Springfield-Kettering | 17.59% | $52,554 | $67,815 |
| Laredo | 16.68% | $52,148 | $67,291 |
| Colorado Springs | 15.99% | $51,839 | $66,893 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown | 15.97% | $51,830 | $66,881 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson | 15.93% | $51,813 | $66,858 |
| Albany-Schenectady | 15.85% | $51,777 | $66,812 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie | 15.85% | $51,777 | $66,812 |
| St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington | 15.83% | $51,768 | $66,800 |
| Tucson-Nogales | 15.66% | $51,692 | $66,702 |
| Charlotte-Concord | 15.65% | $51,687 | $66,697 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon | 15.63% | $51,679 | $66,685 |
| Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City | 15.59% | $51,661 | $66,662 |
| Davenport-Moline | 15.56% | $51,647 | $66,645 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 15.48% | $51,611 | $66,598 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas | 15.36% | $51,558 | $66,529 |
| Rest of U.S. | 15.06% | $51,424 | $66,356 |
| For Areas Outside the United States | 0.00% | $44,693 | $57,671 |
Best and lowest locality outcomes for GL-9
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-9 questions
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What is the starting salary for GL-9 in 2017?
The base starting salary for GL-9 in 2017 is $44,693 at Step 1 before locality pay. In the highest-paying locality area, GL-9 starts higher once the duty-station adjustment is applied. -
How long does it take to move through GL-9 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-9 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.