The X chromosome contains many more genes than the Y chromosome, many of which have functions besides determining sex and have no counterpart on the Y chromosome. In males, because there is no second X chromosome, these extra genes on the X chromosome are not paired and virtually all of them are expressed.
The GS-5 pay grade generally marks an entry-level position. Starting salary for a GS-5 employee is $27,982.00 per year at Step 1, with a maximum possible base pay of $36,379.00 per year at Step 10.
GS-14 Base Salary. As of 2014, employees at the GS-14 pay grade start at $85,544 per year, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The base salary at this pay grade reaches a maximum of $111,203 per year. Federal employees receive salary increases each January as approved by the President and Congress.hen an employee is hired or promoted to the GS-14 pay grade, he starts at Step 1, earning $85,544 per year. The employee must achieve an acceptable performance level and one year of service to advance to Step 2 and earn a base annual salary of $88,395.