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$53,977 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2014)
$70,170 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2014)
+$7,748 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $53,977 $2,076.04 $25.86 +$7,748
Step 2 $55,776 $2,145.23 $26.73 +$8,006
Step 3 $57,576 $2,214.46 $27.59 +$8,265
Step 4 $59,375 $2,283.65 $28.45 +$8,523
Step 5 $61,174 $2,352.85 $29.31 +$8,781
Step 6 $62,973 $2,422.04 $30.17 +$9,039
Step 7 $64,773 $2,491.27 $31.04 +$9,298
Step 8 $66,572 $2,560.46 $31.90 +$9,556
Step 9 $68,371 $2,629.65 $32.76 +$9,814
Step 10 $70,170 $2,698.85 $33.62 +$10,072
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $53,977
  • Locality add-on +$7,748
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $70,170

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 16.76% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,076 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,699. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $53,977 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,170. This is 16.76% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2014, it is 16.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,748 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,076 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.