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$56,302 GS-10 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
$73,193 GS-10 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2014)
+$10,073 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 21.79% 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 $56,302 $2,165.46 $26.98 +$10,073
Step 2 $58,179 $2,237.65 $27.88 +$10,409
Step 3 $60,056 $2,309.85 $28.78 +$10,745
Step 4 $61,933 $2,382.04 $29.68 +$11,081
Step 5 $63,809 $2,454.19 $30.57 +$11,416
Step 6 $65,686 $2,526.38 $31.47 +$11,752
Step 7 $67,563 $2,598.58 $32.37 +$12,088
Step 8 $69,440 $2,670.77 $33.27 +$12,424
Step 9 $71,317 $2,742.96 $34.17 +$12,760
Step 10 $73,193 $2,815.12 $35.07 +$13,095
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 1 $56,302
  • Locality add-on +$10,073
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 10 $73,193

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 PHILADELPHIA: 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 PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 21.79% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,165 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,815. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $56,302 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,193. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2014, it is 21.79%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,073 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,165 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.