2015 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 $46,691 on the base table to $58,000 in Washington DC.
2015 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 | $58,000 | $2,230.77 | $27.79 | +$11,309 |
| Step 2 | $59,932 | $2,305.08 | $28.72 | +$11,685 |
| Step 3 | $61,865 | $2,379.42 | $29.64 | +$12,062 |
| Step 4 | $63,798 | $2,453.77 | $30.57 | +$12,439 |
| Step 5 | $65,731 | $2,528.12 | $31.50 | +$12,816 |
| Step 6 | $67,664 | $2,602.46 | $32.42 | +$13,193 |
| Step 7 | $69,597 | $2,676.81 | $33.35 | +$13,570 |
| Step 8 | $71,530 | $2,751.15 | $34.27 | +$13,947 |
| Step 9 | $73,462 | $2,825.46 | $35.20 | +$14,323 |
| Step 10 | $75,395 | $2,899.81 | $36.13 | +$14,700 |
2015 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 | $58,000 | $2,230.77 | $27.79 | +$11,309 |
| Step 2 | $59,932 | $2,305.08 | $28.72 | +$11,685 |
| Step 3 | $61,865 | $2,379.42 | $29.64 | +$12,062 |
| Step 4 | $63,798 | $2,453.77 | $30.57 | +$12,439 |
| Step 5 | $65,731 | $2,528.12 | $31.50 | +$12,816 |
| Step 6 | $67,664 | $2,602.46 | $32.42 | +$13,193 |
| Step 7 | $69,597 | $2,676.81 | $33.35 | +$13,570 |
| Step 8 | $71,530 | $2,751.15 | $34.27 | +$13,947 |
| Step 9 | $73,462 | $2,825.46 | $35.20 | +$14,323 |
| Step 10 | $75,395 | $2,899.81 | $36.13 | +$14,700 |
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 2015, 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 $2,231 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,900. 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 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 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $58,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,395. 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 2015, it is 24.22%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,309 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 $2,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.