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$57,412 GS-10 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
$74,636 GS-10 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2014)
+$11,183 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 24.19% 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 $57,412 $2,208.15 $27.51 +$11,183
Step 2 $59,326 $2,281.77 $28.43 +$11,556
Step 3 $61,239 $2,355.35 $29.34 +$11,928
Step 4 $63,153 $2,428.96 $30.26 +$12,301
Step 5 $65,067 $2,502.58 $31.18 +$12,674
Step 6 $66,981 $2,576.19 $32.09 +$13,047
Step 7 $68,894 $2,649.77 $33.01 +$13,419
Step 8 $70,808 $2,723.38 $33.93 +$13,792
Step 9 $72,722 $2,797.00 $34.85 +$14,165
Step 10 $74,636 $2,870.62 $35.76 +$14,538
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • SAN DIEGO GS-10 Step 1 $57,412
  • Locality add-on +$11,183
  • Adjustment percent 24.19%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • SAN DIEGO GS-10 Step 10 $74,636

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 SAN DIEGO: 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 SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 24.19% 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 SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,208 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,871. 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 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-10 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $57,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,636. This is 24.19% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2014, it is 24.19%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,183 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,208 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.