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$55,084 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
$71,613 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2017)
+$7,454 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 15.65% 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 $55,084 $2,118.62 $26.39 +$7,454
Step 2 $56,921 $2,189.27 $27.27 +$7,703
Step 3 $58,757 $2,259.88 $28.15 +$7,951
Step 4 $60,594 $2,330.54 $29.03 +$8,200
Step 5 $62,430 $2,401.15 $29.91 +$8,448
Step 6 $64,267 $2,471.81 $30.79 +$8,697
Step 7 $66,103 $2,542.42 $31.67 +$8,945
Step 8 $67,940 $2,613.08 $32.55 +$9,194
Step 9 $69,776 $2,683.69 $33.43 +$9,442
Step 10 $71,613 $2,754.35 $34.31 +$9,691
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $55,084
  • Locality add-on +$7,454
  • Adjustment percent 15.65%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $71,613

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 CHARLOTTE: 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 CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 15.65% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,119 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,754. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $55,084 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,613. This is 15.65% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2017, it is 15.65%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,454 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,119 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.