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$55,231 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2016)
$71,802 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2016)
+$8,073 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 17.12% 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 $55,231 $2,124.27 $26.46 +$8,073
Step 2 $57,073 $2,195.12 $27.35 +$8,343
Step 3 $58,914 $2,265.92 $28.23 +$8,612
Step 4 $60,755 $2,336.73 $29.11 +$8,881
Step 5 $62,596 $2,407.54 $29.99 +$9,150
Step 6 $64,437 $2,478.35 $30.88 +$9,419
Step 7 $66,278 $2,549.15 $31.76 +$9,688
Step 8 $68,119 $2,619.96 $32.64 +$9,957
Step 9 $69,960 $2,690.77 $33.52 +$10,226
Step 10 $71,802 $2,761.62 $34.40 +$10,496
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $55,231
  • Locality add-on +$8,073
  • Adjustment percent 17.12%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $71,802

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 17.12% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,124 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,762. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $55,231 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,802. This is 17.12% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2016, it is 17.12%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,073 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,124 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.