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$57,426 GS-10 Step 1 in Washington DC (2014)
$74,654 GS-10 Step 10 in Washington DC (2014)
+$11,197 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Washington DC pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • Washington DC GS-10 Step 1 $57,426
  • Locality add-on +$11,197
  • Adjustment percent 24.22%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • Washington DC GS-10 Step 10 $74,654

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 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.

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GS-10 in Washington DC questions

  • 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.