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$55,237 GS-10 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2017)
$71,811 GS-10 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2017)
+$7,607 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 15.97% 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 $55,237 $2,124.50 $26.47 +$7,607
Step 2 $57,078 $2,195.31 $27.35 +$7,860
Step 3 $58,920 $2,266.15 $28.23 +$8,114
Step 4 $60,761 $2,336.96 $29.11 +$8,367
Step 5 $62,603 $2,407.81 $30.00 +$8,621
Step 6 $64,445 $2,478.65 $30.88 +$8,875
Step 7 $66,286 $2,549.46 $31.76 +$9,128
Step 8 $68,128 $2,620.31 $32.64 +$9,382
Step 9 $69,969 $2,691.12 $33.53 +$9,635
Step 10 $71,811 $2,761.96 $34.41 +$9,889
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 1 $55,237
  • Locality add-on +$7,607
  • Adjustment percent 15.97%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 10 $71,811

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 AUSTIN: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 15.97% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,125 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,762. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-10 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $55,237 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,811. This is 15.97% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2017, it is 15.97%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,607 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,125 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.