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$58,844 GS-10 Step 1 in Washington DC (2016)
$76,498 GS-10 Step 10 in Washington DC (2016)
+$11,686 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Washington DC pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • Washington DC GS-10 Step 1 $58,844
  • Locality add-on +$11,686
  • Adjustment percent 24.78%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • Washington DC GS-10 Step 10 $76,498

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 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

  • 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.