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$53,968 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
$70,159 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2016)
+$6,810 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 14.44% 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 $53,968 $2,075.69 $25.86 +$6,810
Step 2 $55,767 $2,144.88 $26.72 +$7,037
Step 3 $57,566 $2,214.08 $27.58 +$7,264
Step 4 $59,365 $2,283.27 $28.45 +$7,491
Step 5 $61,164 $2,352.46 $29.31 +$7,718
Step 6 $62,963 $2,421.65 $30.17 +$7,945
Step 7 $64,762 $2,490.85 $31.03 +$8,172
Step 8 $66,561 $2,560.04 $31.89 +$8,399
Step 9 $68,360 $2,629.23 $32.76 +$8,626
Step 10 $70,159 $2,698.42 $33.62 +$8,853
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $53,968
  • Locality add-on +$6,810
  • Adjustment percent 14.44%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $70,159

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 CHARLOTTE: 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 CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 14.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,076 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,698. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

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GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $53,968 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,159. This is 14.44% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2016, it is 14.44%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,810 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,076 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.