1Current Position
Base Pay$48,854
With Locality$57,188
Biweekly$2,199.54
2Promoted Position
Promoted to StepStep 1
Base Pay$52,727
With Locality$61,722
Biweekly$2,373.92
Pay Change
+$4,534 / year
Biweekly Increase
+$174.38
Promoted Step
GS-9 Step 1
Two-Step Rule Breakdown (5 CFR 531.214)
• Step B: GS-7 Step 5 base → add 2 WGIs in current grade → GS-7 Step 7 = $51,728
• Step D: Find lowest step in GS-9 with locality pay ≥ that amount
• Result: GS-9 Step 1
Step Increase Timeline
Within-grade increases (WGIs) per 5 CFR § 531.404 — steps 1–3: 1 yr, steps 4–6: 2 yrs, steps 7–9: 3 yrs.
6
Step 6
Sep 3, 2028
$2,264.27/pp
$58,871/yr
7
Step 7
Sep 1, 2030
$2,328.96/pp
$60,553/yr
8
Step 8
Aug 28, 2033
$2,393.65/pp
$62,235/yr
9
Step 9
Aug 24, 2036
$2,458.35/pp
$63,917/yr
10
Step 10
Aug 21, 2039
$2,523.04/pp
$65,599/yr
Promotion calculations use the two-step promotion rule per 5 CFR § 531.214. Actual step placement may vary based on agency HR determinations. Consult your agency HR office for official figures.