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$52,775 GS-10 Step 1 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
$68,608 GS-10 Step 10 in Rest of U.S. (2014)
+$6,546 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for Rest of U.S.

Each step below already includes the 14.16% 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 $52,775 $2,029.81 $25.29 +$6,546
Step 2 $54,534 $2,097.46 $26.13 +$6,764
Step 3 $56,293 $2,165.12 $26.97 +$6,982
Step 4 $58,053 $2,232.81 $27.82 +$7,201
Step 5 $59,812 $2,300.46 $28.66 +$7,419
Step 6 $61,571 $2,368.12 $29.50 +$7,637
Step 7 $63,330 $2,435.77 $30.34 +$7,855
Step 8 $65,089 $2,503.42 $31.19 +$8,073
Step 9 $66,849 $2,571.12 $32.03 +$8,292
Step 10 $68,608 $2,638.77 $32.87 +$8,510
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Rest of U.S. pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • Rest of U.S. GS-10 Step 1 $52,775
  • Locality add-on +$6,546
  • Adjustment percent 14.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • Rest of U.S. GS-10 Step 10 $68,608

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 Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% 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 Rest of U.S.

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,030 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,639. 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 Rest of U.S. page.

Other grades in Rest of U.S.

GS-10 in Rest of U.S. questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Rest of U.S.?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $52,775 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,608. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2014, it is 14.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,546 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,030 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.