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$57,637 GS-10 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2016)
$74,928 GS-10 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2016)
+$10,479 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 22.22% 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 $57,637 $2,216.81 $27.62 +$10,479
Step 2 $59,558 $2,290.69 $28.54 +$10,828
Step 3 $61,479 $2,364.58 $29.46 +$11,177
Step 4 $63,400 $2,438.46 $30.38 +$11,526
Step 5 $65,322 $2,512.38 $31.30 +$11,876
Step 6 $67,243 $2,586.27 $32.22 +$12,225
Step 7 $69,164 $2,660.15 $33.14 +$12,574
Step 8 $71,086 $2,734.08 $34.06 +$12,924
Step 9 $73,007 $2,807.96 $34.98 +$13,273
Step 10 $74,928 $2,881.85 $35.90 +$13,622
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 1 $57,637
  • Locality add-on +$10,479
  • Adjustment percent 22.22%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 10 $74,928

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 PHILADELPHIA: 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 PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 22.22% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,217 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,882. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $57,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,928. This is 22.22% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2016, it is 22.22%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,479 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,217 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.