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$55,147 GS-10 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2014)
$71,691 GS-10 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2014)
+$8,918 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for ATLANTA

Each step below already includes the 19.29% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,147 $2,121.04 $26.42 +$8,918
Step 2 $56,985 $2,191.73 $27.30 +$9,215
Step 3 $58,823 $2,262.42 $28.19 +$9,512
Step 4 $60,661 $2,333.12 $29.07 +$9,809
Step 5 $62,500 $2,403.85 $29.95 +$10,107
Step 6 $64,338 $2,474.54 $30.83 +$10,404
Step 7 $66,176 $2,545.23 $31.71 +$10,701
Step 8 $68,014 $2,615.92 $32.59 +$10,998
Step 9 $69,853 $2,686.65 $33.47 +$11,296
Step 10 $71,691 $2,757.35 $34.35 +$11,593
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • ATLANTA GS-10 Step 1 $55,147
  • Locality add-on +$8,918
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • ATLANTA GS-10 Step 10 $71,691

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in ATLANTA: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in ATLANTA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,121 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,757. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ATLANTA page.

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GS-10 in ATLANTA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ATLANTA?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $55,147 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,691. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ATLANTA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2014, it is 19.29%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,918 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ATLANTA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,121 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.