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$57,694 GS-10 Step 1 in BOSTON (2014)
$75,002 GS-10 Step 10 in BOSTON (2014)
+$11,465 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for BOSTON

Each step below already includes the 24.80% 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 $57,694 $2,219.00 $27.64 +$11,465
Step 2 $59,617 $2,292.96 $28.57 +$11,847
Step 3 $61,540 $2,366.92 $29.49 +$12,229
Step 4 $63,463 $2,440.88 $30.41 +$12,611
Step 5 $65,386 $2,514.85 $31.33 +$12,993
Step 6 $67,310 $2,588.85 $32.25 +$13,376
Step 7 $69,233 $2,662.81 $33.17 +$13,758
Step 8 $71,156 $2,736.77 $34.09 +$14,140
Step 9 $73,079 $2,810.73 $35.02 +$14,522
Step 10 $75,002 $2,884.69 $35.94 +$14,904
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BOSTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • BOSTON GS-10 Step 1 $57,694
  • Locality add-on +$11,465
  • Adjustment percent 24.80%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • BOSTON GS-10 Step 10 $75,002

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 BOSTON: 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 BOSTON pay area adds a 24.80% 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 BOSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,219 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,885. 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 BOSTON page.

Other grades in BOSTON

GS-10 in BOSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in BOSTON?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns $57,694 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,002. This is 24.80% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in BOSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BOSTON in 2014, it is 24.80%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,465 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in BOSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in BOSTON earns roughly $2,219 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.