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$54,001 GS-10 Step 1 in TUCSON (2016)
$70,202 GS-10 Step 10 in TUCSON (2016)
+$6,843 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 14.51% 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 $54,001 $2,076.96 $25.87 +$6,843
Step 2 $55,801 $2,146.19 $26.74 +$7,071
Step 3 $57,601 $2,215.42 $27.60 +$7,299
Step 4 $59,401 $2,284.65 $28.46 +$7,527
Step 5 $61,201 $2,353.88 $29.32 +$7,755
Step 6 $63,001 $2,423.12 $30.19 +$7,983
Step 7 $64,801 $2,492.35 $31.05 +$8,211
Step 8 $66,601 $2,561.58 $31.91 +$8,439
Step 9 $68,401 $2,630.81 $32.77 +$8,667
Step 10 $70,202 $2,700.08 $33.64 +$8,896
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 1 $54,001
  • Locality add-on +$6,843
  • Adjustment percent 14.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 10 $70,202

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 TUCSON: 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 TUCSON pay area adds a 14.51% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,077 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,700. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-10 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in TUCSON?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $54,001 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,202. This is 14.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2016, it is 14.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,843 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,077 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.