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$56,312 GS-10 Step 1 in SEATTLE (2014)
$73,205 GS-10 Step 10 in SEATTLE (2014)
+$10,083 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for SEATTLE

Each step below already includes the 21.81% 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 $56,312 $2,165.85 $26.98 +$10,083
Step 2 $58,189 $2,238.04 $27.88 +$10,419
Step 3 $60,066 $2,310.23 $28.78 +$10,755
Step 4 $61,943 $2,382.42 $29.68 +$11,091
Step 5 $63,820 $2,454.62 $30.58 +$11,427
Step 6 $65,697 $2,526.81 $31.48 +$11,763
Step 7 $67,574 $2,599.00 $32.38 +$12,099
Step 8 $69,451 $2,671.19 $33.28 +$12,435
Step 9 $71,328 $2,743.38 $34.18 +$12,771
Step 10 $73,205 $2,815.58 $35.08 +$13,107
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SEATTLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • SEATTLE GS-10 Step 1 $56,312
  • Locality add-on +$10,083
  • Adjustment percent 21.81%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • SEATTLE GS-10 Step 10 $73,205

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 SEATTLE: 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 SEATTLE pay area adds a 21.81% 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 SEATTLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $2,166 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,816. 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 SEATTLE page.

Other grades in SEATTLE

GS-10 in SEATTLE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SEATTLE?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns $56,312 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,205. This is 21.81% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SEATTLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SEATTLE in 2014, it is 21.81%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,083 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SEATTLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SEATTLE earns roughly $2,166 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.