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$55,024 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2016)
$71,532 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2016)
+$7,866 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 16.68% 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 $55,024 $2,116.31 $26.37 +$7,866
Step 2 $56,858 $2,186.85 $27.24 +$8,128
Step 3 $58,692 $2,257.38 $28.12 +$8,390
Step 4 $60,527 $2,327.96 $29.00 +$8,653
Step 5 $62,361 $2,398.50 $29.88 +$8,915
Step 6 $64,195 $2,469.04 $30.76 +$9,177
Step 7 $66,029 $2,539.58 $31.64 +$9,439
Step 8 $67,863 $2,610.12 $32.52 +$9,701
Step 9 $69,698 $2,680.69 $33.40 +$9,964
Step 10 $71,532 $2,751.23 $34.28 +$10,226
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $55,024
  • Locality add-on +$7,866
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $71,532

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 16.68% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,116 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,751. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $55,024 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,532. This is 16.68% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2016, it is 16.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,866 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,116 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.