2014 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,229 on the base table to $52,775 in Rest of U.S..
2014 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Rest of U.S..
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.