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$53,545 GS-10 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
$69,605 GS-10 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2015)
+$6,854 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 14.68% 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 $53,545 $2,059.42 $25.66 +$6,854
Step 2 $55,330 $2,128.08 $26.51 +$7,083
Step 3 $57,114 $2,196.69 $27.37 +$7,311
Step 4 $58,899 $2,265.35 $28.22 +$7,540
Step 5 $60,683 $2,333.96 $29.08 +$7,768
Step 6 $62,467 $2,402.58 $29.93 +$7,996
Step 7 $64,252 $2,471.23 $30.79 +$8,225
Step 8 $66,036 $2,539.85 $31.64 +$8,453
Step 9 $67,821 $2,608.50 $32.50 +$8,682
Step 10 $69,605 $2,677.12 $33.35 +$8,910
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $53,545
  • Locality add-on +$6,854
  • Adjustment percent 14.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $69,605

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 14.68% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,059 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,677. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $53,545 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,605. This is 14.68% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2015, it is 14.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,854 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,059 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.