> A GS-15 in a metro area like New York, DC, and San Francisco, with experience, can get over $170. Agencies like USDS, 18F, etc. who are hiring at this level

> A GS-15 in a metro area like New York, DC, and San Francisco, with experience, can get over $170. Agencies like USDS, 18F, etc. who are hiring at this level are atypical, and have to do so in order to attract talent away from private sector. GS-13+ slots are typically senior leadership positions and not entry level for anyone unless they have a PhD.