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$59,501 GS-10 Step 1 in HOUSTON (2014)
$77,352 GS-10 Step 10 in HOUSTON (2014)
+$13,272 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for HOUSTON

Each step below already includes the 28.71% 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 $59,501 $2,288.50 $28.51 +$13,272
Step 2 $61,485 $2,364.81 $29.46 +$13,715
Step 3 $63,468 $2,441.08 $30.41 +$14,157
Step 4 $65,452 $2,517.38 $31.36 +$14,600
Step 5 $67,435 $2,593.65 $32.31 +$15,042
Step 6 $69,418 $2,669.92 $33.26 +$15,484
Step 7 $71,402 $2,746.23 $34.21 +$15,927
Step 8 $73,385 $2,822.50 $35.16 +$16,369
Step 9 $75,369 $2,898.81 $36.11 +$16,812
Step 10 $77,352 $2,975.08 $37.06 +$17,254
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HOUSTON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • HOUSTON GS-10 Step 1 $59,501
  • Locality add-on +$13,272
  • Adjustment percent 28.71%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • HOUSTON GS-10 Step 10 $77,352

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 HOUSTON: 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 HOUSTON pay area adds a 28.71% 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 HOUSTON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $2,289 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,975. 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 HOUSTON page.

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GS-10 in HOUSTON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HOUSTON?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns $59,501 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,352. This is 28.71% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in HOUSTON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HOUSTON in 2014, it is 28.71%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,272 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in HOUSTON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in HOUSTON earns roughly $2,289 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.