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$56,640 GS-10 Step 1 in DENVER (2014)
$73,632 GS-10 Step 10 in DENVER (2014)
+$10,411 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 22.52% 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 $56,640 $2,178.46 $27.14 +$10,411
Step 2 $58,528 $2,251.08 $28.04 +$10,758
Step 3 $60,416 $2,323.69 $28.95 +$11,105
Step 4 $62,304 $2,396.31 $29.85 +$11,452
Step 5 $64,192 $2,468.92 $30.76 +$11,799
Step 6 $66,080 $2,541.54 $31.66 +$12,146
Step 7 $67,968 $2,614.15 $32.57 +$12,493
Step 8 $69,856 $2,686.77 $33.47 +$12,840
Step 9 $71,744 $2,759.38 $34.38 +$13,187
Step 10 $73,632 $2,832.00 $35.28 +$13,534
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • DENVER GS-10 Step 1 $56,640
  • Locality add-on +$10,411
  • Adjustment percent 22.52%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • DENVER GS-10 Step 10 $73,632

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 DENVER: 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 DENVER pay area adds a 22.52% 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 DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,178 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,832. 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 DENVER page.

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GS-10 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DENVER?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $56,640 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,632. This is 22.52% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2014, it is 22.52%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,411 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,178 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.