2016 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.78% 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 $58,844 in Washington DC.
2016 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,844 | $2,263.23 | $28.20 | +$11,686 |
| Step 2 | $60,805 | $2,338.65 | $29.14 | +$12,075 |
| Step 3 | $62,767 | $2,414.12 | $30.08 | +$12,465 |
| Step 4 | $64,728 | $2,489.54 | $31.01 | +$12,854 |
| Step 5 | $66,690 | $2,565.00 | $31.95 | +$13,244 |
| Step 6 | $68,651 | $2,640.42 | $32.89 | +$13,633 |
| Step 7 | $70,613 | $2,715.88 | $33.83 | +$14,023 |
| Step 8 | $72,575 | $2,791.35 | $34.77 | +$14,413 |
| Step 9 | $74,536 | $2,866.77 | $35.71 | +$14,802 |
| Step 10 | $76,498 | $2,942.23 | $36.65 | +$15,192 |
2016 GS-10 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.78% 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 | $58,844 | $2,263.23 | $28.20 | +$11,686 |
| Step 2 | $60,805 | $2,338.65 | $29.14 | +$12,075 |
| Step 3 | $62,767 | $2,414.12 | $30.08 | +$12,465 |
| Step 4 | $64,728 | $2,489.54 | $31.01 | +$12,854 |
| Step 5 | $66,690 | $2,565.00 | $31.95 | +$13,244 |
| Step 6 | $68,651 | $2,640.42 | $32.89 | +$13,633 |
| Step 7 | $70,613 | $2,715.88 | $33.83 | +$14,023 |
| Step 8 | $72,575 | $2,791.35 | $34.77 | +$14,413 |
| Step 9 | $74,536 | $2,866.77 | $35.71 | +$14,802 |
| Step 10 | $76,498 | $2,942.23 | $36.65 | +$15,192 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 24.78% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,263 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,942. 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 Washington DC page.
Other grades in Washington DC
GS-10 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Washington DC?
In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $58,844 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,498. This is 24.78% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2016, it is 24.78%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,686 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,263 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.