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$55,368 GS-10 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2016)
$71,979 GS-10 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2016)
+$8,210 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 17.41% 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 $55,368 $2,129.54 $26.53 +$8,210
Step 2 $57,214 $2,200.54 $27.41 +$8,484
Step 3 $59,060 $2,271.54 $28.30 +$8,758
Step 4 $60,905 $2,342.50 $29.18 +$9,031
Step 5 $62,751 $2,413.50 $30.07 +$9,305
Step 6 $64,597 $2,484.50 $30.95 +$9,579
Step 7 $66,442 $2,555.46 $31.84 +$9,852
Step 8 $68,288 $2,626.46 $32.72 +$10,126
Step 9 $70,134 $2,697.46 $33.61 +$10,400
Step 10 $71,979 $2,768.42 $34.49 +$10,673
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 1 $55,368
  • Locality add-on +$8,210
  • Adjustment percent 17.41%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 10 $71,979

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 COLUMBUS: 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 COLUMBUS pay area adds a 17.41% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,130 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,768. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-10 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $55,368 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,979. This is 17.41% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2016, it is 17.41%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,210 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,130 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.