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$56,915 GS-10 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2016)
$73,990 GS-10 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2016)
+$9,757 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 20.69% 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 $56,915 $2,189.04 $27.27 +$9,757
Step 2 $58,812 $2,262.00 $28.18 +$10,082
Step 3 $60,709 $2,334.96 $29.09 +$10,407
Step 4 $62,607 $2,407.96 $30.00 +$10,733
Step 5 $64,504 $2,480.92 $30.91 +$11,058
Step 6 $66,401 $2,553.88 $31.82 +$11,383
Step 7 $68,298 $2,626.85 $32.73 +$11,708
Step 8 $70,196 $2,699.85 $33.63 +$12,034
Step 9 $72,093 $2,772.81 $34.54 +$12,359
Step 10 $73,990 $2,845.77 $35.45 +$12,684
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 1 $56,915
  • Locality add-on +$9,757
  • Adjustment percent 20.69%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 10 $73,990

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 PORTLAND: 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 PORTLAND pay area adds a 20.69% 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 PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,189 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,846. 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 PORTLAND page.

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GS-10 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $56,915 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,990. This is 20.69% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2016, it is 20.69%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,757 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,189 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.