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$54,384 GS-10 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2014)
$70,699 GS-10 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2014)
+$8,155 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 17.64% 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 $54,384 $2,091.69 $26.06 +$8,155
Step 2 $56,197 $2,161.42 $26.93 +$8,427
Step 3 $58,009 $2,231.12 $27.80 +$8,698
Step 4 $59,822 $2,300.85 $28.66 +$8,970
Step 5 $61,635 $2,370.58 $29.53 +$9,242
Step 6 $63,448 $2,440.31 $30.40 +$9,514
Step 7 $65,261 $2,510.04 $31.27 +$9,786
Step 8 $67,074 $2,579.77 $32.14 +$10,058
Step 9 $68,886 $2,649.46 $33.01 +$10,329
Step 10 $70,699 $2,719.19 $33.88 +$10,601
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • RALEIGH GS-10 Step 1 $54,384
  • Locality add-on +$8,155
  • Adjustment percent 17.64%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • RALEIGH GS-10 Step 10 $70,699

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 RALEIGH: 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 RALEIGH pay area adds a 17.64% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,092 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,719. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-10 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $54,384 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,699. This is 17.64% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2014, it is 17.64%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,155 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,092 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.