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$55,637 GS-10 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2014)
$72,328 GS-10 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2014)
+$9,408 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 20.35% 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 $55,637 $2,139.88 $26.66 +$9,408
Step 2 $57,491 $2,211.19 $27.55 +$9,721
Step 3 $59,346 $2,282.54 $28.44 +$10,035
Step 4 $61,200 $2,353.85 $29.32 +$10,348
Step 5 $63,055 $2,425.19 $30.21 +$10,662
Step 6 $64,910 $2,496.54 $31.10 +$10,976
Step 7 $66,764 $2,567.85 $31.99 +$11,289
Step 8 $68,619 $2,639.19 $32.88 +$11,603
Step 9 $70,473 $2,710.50 $33.77 +$11,916
Step 10 $72,328 $2,781.85 $34.66 +$12,230
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 1 $55,637
  • Locality add-on +$9,408
  • Adjustment percent 20.35%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 10 $72,328

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 PORTLAND: 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 PORTLAND pay area adds a 20.35% 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 PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,140 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,782. 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 PORTLAND page.

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GS-10 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $55,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,328. This is 20.35% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2014, it is 20.35%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,408 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,140 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.