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$53,797 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
$69,936 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2014)
+$7,568 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $53,797 $2,069.12 $25.78 +$7,568
Step 2 $55,590 $2,138.08 $26.64 +$7,820
Step 3 $57,383 $2,207.04 $27.50 +$8,072
Step 4 $59,176 $2,276.00 $28.35 +$8,324
Step 5 $60,970 $2,345.00 $29.21 +$8,577
Step 6 $62,763 $2,413.96 $30.07 +$8,829
Step 7 $64,556 $2,482.92 $30.93 +$9,081
Step 8 $66,350 $2,551.92 $31.79 +$9,334
Step 9 $68,143 $2,620.88 $32.65 +$9,586
Step 10 $69,936 $2,689.85 $33.51 +$9,838
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $53,797
  • Locality add-on +$7,568
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $69,936

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.37% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,069 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,690. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $53,797 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,936. This is 16.37% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2014, it is 16.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,568 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,069 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.