2014 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% 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 $57,426 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,426 | $2,208.69 | $27.52 | +$11,197 |
| Step 2 | $59,340 | $2,282.31 | $28.43 | +$11,570 |
| Step 3 | $61,254 | $2,355.92 | $29.35 | +$11,943 |
| Step 4 | $63,168 | $2,429.54 | $30.27 | +$12,316 |
| Step 5 | $65,083 | $2,503.19 | $31.18 | +$12,690 |
| Step 6 | $66,997 | $2,576.81 | $32.10 | +$13,063 |
| Step 7 | $68,911 | $2,650.42 | $33.02 | +$13,436 |
| Step 8 | $70,825 | $2,724.04 | $33.94 | +$13,809 |
| Step 9 | $72,740 | $2,797.69 | $34.85 | +$14,183 |
| Step 10 | $74,654 | $2,871.31 | $35.77 | +$14,556 |
2014 GS-10 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% 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 | $57,426 | $2,208.69 | $27.52 | +$11,197 |
| Step 2 | $59,340 | $2,282.31 | $28.43 | +$11,570 |
| Step 3 | $61,254 | $2,355.92 | $29.35 | +$11,943 |
| Step 4 | $63,168 | $2,429.54 | $30.27 | +$12,316 |
| Step 5 | $65,083 | $2,503.19 | $31.18 | +$12,690 |
| Step 6 | $66,997 | $2,576.81 | $32.10 | +$13,063 |
| Step 7 | $68,911 | $2,650.42 | $33.02 | +$13,436 |
| Step 8 | $70,825 | $2,724.04 | $33.94 | +$13,809 |
| Step 9 | $72,740 | $2,797.69 | $34.85 | +$14,183 |
| Step 10 | $74,654 | $2,871.31 | $35.77 | +$14,556 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,209 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 Washington DC page.
Other grades in Washington DC
GS-10 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $57,426 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,654. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,197 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,209 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.