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$54,162 GS-10 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2014)
$70,411 GS-10 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2014)
+$7,933 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 17.16% 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 $54,162 $2,083.15 $25.95 +$7,933
Step 2 $55,967 $2,152.58 $26.82 +$8,197
Step 3 $57,773 $2,222.04 $27.68 +$8,462
Step 4 $59,578 $2,291.46 $28.55 +$8,726
Step 5 $61,384 $2,360.92 $29.41 +$8,991
Step 6 $63,189 $2,430.35 $30.28 +$9,255
Step 7 $64,995 $2,499.81 $31.14 +$9,520
Step 8 $66,800 $2,569.23 $32.01 +$9,784
Step 9 $68,605 $2,638.65 $32.87 +$10,048
Step 10 $70,411 $2,708.12 $33.74 +$10,313
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 1 $54,162
  • Locality add-on +$7,933
  • Adjustment percent 17.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 10 $70,411

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 COLUMBUS: 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 COLUMBUS pay area adds a 17.16% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,083 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,708. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-10 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $54,162 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,411. This is 17.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2014, it is 17.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,933 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,083 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.