2016 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.35% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,158 on the base table to $53,925 in Rest of U.S..
2016 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,925 | $2,074.04 | $25.84 | +$6,767 |
| Step 2 | $55,723 | $2,143.19 | $26.70 | +$6,993 |
| Step 3 | $57,520 | $2,212.31 | $27.56 | +$7,218 |
| Step 4 | $59,318 | $2,281.46 | $28.42 | +$7,444 |
| Step 5 | $61,116 | $2,350.62 | $29.28 | +$7,670 |
| Step 6 | $62,913 | $2,419.73 | $30.15 | +$7,895 |
| Step 7 | $64,711 | $2,488.88 | $31.01 | +$8,121 |
| Step 8 | $66,508 | $2,558.00 | $31.87 | +$8,346 |
| Step 9 | $68,306 | $2,627.15 | $32.73 | +$8,572 |
| Step 10 | $70,103 | $2,696.27 | $33.59 | +$8,797 |
2016 GS-10 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.35% 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 | $53,925 | $2,074.04 | $25.84 | +$6,767 |
| Step 2 | $55,723 | $2,143.19 | $26.70 | +$6,993 |
| Step 3 | $57,520 | $2,212.31 | $27.56 | +$7,218 |
| Step 4 | $59,318 | $2,281.46 | $28.42 | +$7,444 |
| Step 5 | $61,116 | $2,350.62 | $29.28 | +$7,670 |
| Step 6 | $62,913 | $2,419.73 | $30.15 | +$7,895 |
| Step 7 | $64,711 | $2,488.88 | $31.01 | +$8,121 |
| Step 8 | $66,508 | $2,558.00 | $31.87 | +$8,346 |
| Step 9 | $68,306 | $2,627.15 | $32.73 | +$8,572 |
| Step 10 | $70,103 | $2,696.27 | $33.59 | +$8,797 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Rest of U.S.: 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 Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.35% 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 Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,074 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,696. 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 Rest of U.S. page.
Other grades in Rest of U.S.
GS-10 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $53,925 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,103. This is 14.35% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2016, it is 14.35%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,767 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,074 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.