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$55,698 GS-10 Step 1 in ATLANTA (2015)
$72,403 GS-10 Step 10 in ATLANTA (2015)
+$9,007 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 pay table for ATLANTA

Each step below already includes the 19.29% 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 $55,698 $2,142.23 $26.69 +$9,007
Step 2 $57,554 $2,213.62 $27.58 +$9,307
Step 3 $59,410 $2,285.00 $28.47 +$9,607
Step 4 $61,266 $2,356.38 $29.36 +$9,907
Step 5 $63,122 $2,427.77 $30.25 +$10,207
Step 6 $64,978 $2,499.15 $31.13 +$10,507
Step 7 $66,835 $2,570.58 $32.02 +$10,808
Step 8 $68,691 $2,641.96 $32.91 +$11,108
Step 9 $70,547 $2,713.35 $33.80 +$11,408
Step 10 $72,403 $2,784.73 $34.69 +$11,708
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ATLANTA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • ATLANTA GS-10 Step 1 $55,698
  • Locality add-on +$9,007
  • Adjustment percent 19.29%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • ATLANTA GS-10 Step 10 $72,403

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 ATLANTA: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the ATLANTA pay area adds a 19.29% 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 ATLANTA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,142 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,785. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ATLANTA page.

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GS-10 in ATLANTA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ATLANTA?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns $55,698 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,403. This is 19.29% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ATLANTA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ATLANTA in 2015, it is 19.29%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,007 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ATLANTA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ATLANTA earns roughly $2,142 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.