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2009 Government Pay Schedule
Kyle Stone | GovCentral Editor
GS Pay Grades: GS-4
2008
Salary: $26,506 – $34,535
2009
With a 3.9% Increase: $27,539 – $35,881
With a 2.4% Increase: $27,142 – $35,364
With a 3.5% Increase: $27,433 – $35,744
Percent of Federal Workforce: 3.0%
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| GS 1 | GS 2 | GS 3 | GS 4 |
| GS 5 | GS 6 | GS 7 | GS 8 |
| GS 9 | GS 10 | GS 11 | GS 12 |
| GS 13 | GS 14 | GS 15 |
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over 4 years ago
As a new hire that earned a wage higher than a GS 13 Step 8, what could I expect for my salary?
SR_USAF_FM0501
over 4 years ago
4 comments
Robb, I made a statement earlier about the pay scale being near the "rest of the US” scale. I only looked at the GS12 slot because that is what pertained to me. Looking at some of the other grades I see what you're talking about! I stand corrected. I guess we are all about to see what the increase is now that the New Year is almost here. Merry Christmas everyone!
l86dyb
over 4 years ago
2 comments
NSPS is not the problem. If the objectives were written appropriately by the employee and supervisor then pay for performance is better than someone having to wait until and "OLD" GS employee retires instead of sitting in their office collecting a pay check and not doing much work
Robb
over 4 years ago
2 comments
For the GS-7 projection, I don't understand why the 2009 increase is lower than the 2008 even though there is % increases. The other grades show the higher adjustment correctly. Probably just a typo or oversight. Not trying to be critical, just trying to help.
2008
Salary: $33,057 – $42,290
VS.
With a 3.9% Increase: $32,977 – $42,871
With a 2.4% Increase: $32,501 – $42,252
With a 3.5% Increase: $32,850 – $42,707
I_am_GS_13
over 4 years ago
4 comments
To echo some of the things I have read on here. I agree more that the NSPS should be renamed to reflect its true meaning GOBAKAS = Good Ol' Buddy and Ass Kisser Scale I am a 13 and over the years I have noticed that the only way to get ahead is to kiss the butts of upper management. I earned my way from a WG and worked hard. Now what seems to be that hard work and knowledge skills an ability does not count. But if your related you will move up and if you kiss butt you move up. I am glade I have 2 years untill retirement because in two years it will all be gone due to top heavy ass kissers.
SR_USAF_FM0501
over 4 years ago
4 comments
I hate using this word but "actually" the above amounts are including locality pay. It is just not specific to any locality position; in fact the numbers are very close to the rest of the US scale. By all means, this is a “guess-ti-mation” dependant on a number of variables. However, in my opinion any forecast, well researched by documented years can give you a good look into what the coming year will yield. Anyone who has PALMed a budget will give you similar advice. FM0501
kilbdo
over 4 years ago
2 comments
This page is virtually useless. It is based solely on base pay scales. Most federal employees are in a locality pay of some sort, which is different than the salaries given above.
default
over 4 years ago
74 comments
Just check http://opm.gov/ every now and then for the update on their website.
Mdeville
over 4 years ago
8 comments
Does anyone know when the new pay scale will be posted?
default
over 4 years ago
74 comments
It's all depend on your agency but our pay period for the next fiscal year start on the 04 Jan.
burkhamerkarl
over 4 years ago
2 comments
You would think finding the answer to this one would be easy - guess not. here it goes: When are the GS pay dates in Dec 08 and Jan 09?
default
over 4 years ago
74 comments
I hope with the new adminstration that they can get rid of the NSPS system. The Pay Pool Manager work like the good ole boy system if they dont like you dont expect a big raise or any at all. I'm glad that am no longer with the NSPS system. Their is one good side to the NSPS, when you get hired into the system there are room for salary negotiation rather then the GS system where they offer you the Grade and the first step. Just a thought.
gap2222222
over 4 years ago
4 comments
What will be the cap salary for government employees in 2009 under the GS scale?
gap2222222
over 4 years ago
4 comments
what will be the new government cap?
McConnell
over 4 years ago
354 comments
Good catch, rytec - looks like the numbers were reversed. I have corrected the problem.