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$53,991 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBANY (2016)
$70,189 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBANY (2016)
+$6,833 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for ALBANY

Each step below already includes the 14.49% 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 $53,991 $2,076.58 $25.87 +$6,833
Step 2 $55,791 $2,145.81 $26.73 +$7,061
Step 3 $57,591 $2,215.04 $27.60 +$7,289
Step 4 $59,391 $2,284.27 $28.46 +$7,517
Step 5 $61,190 $2,353.46 $29.32 +$7,744
Step 6 $62,990 $2,422.69 $30.18 +$7,972
Step 7 $64,790 $2,491.92 $31.04 +$8,200
Step 8 $66,590 $2,561.15 $31.91 +$8,428
Step 9 $68,389 $2,630.35 $32.77 +$8,655
Step 10 $70,189 $2,699.58 $33.63 +$8,883
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBANY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 1 $53,991
  • Locality add-on +$6,833
  • Adjustment percent 14.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 10 $70,189

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 ALBANY: what to expect

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

For 2016, the ALBANY pay area adds a 14.49% 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 ALBANY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,077 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,700. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ALBANY page.

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GS-10 in ALBANY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ALBANY?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns $53,991 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,189. This is 14.49% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBANY in 2016, it is 14.49%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,833 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,077 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.