What is the federal pay scale for 2020?

2020 GS Base Payscale Table PDF Version – 2020 GS Payscale

GS Grade Step 1 Step 2
GS-1 $19,543 $20,198
GS-2 $21,974 $22,497
GS-3 $23,976 $24,775
GS-4 $26,915 $27,812

What will the 2022 GS pay scale be?

2022 GS Pay Scale For those not in a specific locality area use the table titled Rest of U.S. The GS-9 step-1 pay on the Base Rate Chart is $47,097. The same grade pays $54,757 on the Rest of U.S. chart and $67,226 in the San Jose, San Francisco-Oakland areas.

Where is the highest GS locality pay?

Highest Paying Locality Pay Areas

  • San Francisco: $113,431.
  • New York City: $107,448.
  • Houston: $106,919.
  • Washington, DC: $104,641.
  • Rest of the U.S.: $92,988.

What is the difference between WG and GS?

WG is generally blue collar/technicians, mechanics, laborers etc., and GS is generally white collar.

Is a GS-14 good?

GS-14 is a high-level position for individuals who have excelled in their field. This pay grade is usually used for supervisors, high-level technical specialists, and those who’ve earned advanced degrees. The science, engineering and research positions at this level are roughly equivalent to a university professorship.

How does GS retirement work?

Your agency withholds the cost of the Basic Benefit and Social Security from your pay as payroll deductions. Your agency pays its part too. Then, after you retire, you receive annuity payments each month for the rest of your life.

Will GS employees get a raise in 2022?

In the national capital region, federal employees will see raises of 3.02% in 2022. Federal employees in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, California, another high cost-of-living area, will see raises of 3.14% next year.

How long does it take to get to GS-15?

In my agency, in takes 6 years minimum to be considered for a GS-15 position. You must complete a manager assignment (3 years min.) followed by an HQ position. Also you need to complete additional training as well; such as senior analyst certification and senior manager development.