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$54,516 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2015)
$70,867 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2015)
+$7,825 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $54,516 $2,096.77 $26.12 +$7,825
Step 2 $56,333 $2,166.65 $26.99 +$8,086
Step 3 $58,150 $2,236.54 $27.86 +$8,347
Step 4 $59,967 $2,306.42 $28.73 +$8,608
Step 5 $61,784 $2,376.31 $29.60 +$8,869
Step 6 $63,600 $2,446.15 $30.47 +$9,129
Step 7 $65,417 $2,516.04 $31.34 +$9,390
Step 8 $67,234 $2,585.92 $32.22 +$9,651
Step 9 $69,051 $2,655.81 $33.09 +$9,912
Step 10 $70,867 $2,725.65 $33.96 +$10,172
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $54,516
  • Locality add-on +$7,825
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $70,867

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 16.76% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,097 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,726. 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 PHOENIX page.

Other grades in PHOENIX

GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $54,516 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,867. This is 16.76% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2015, it is 16.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,825 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,097 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.