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$56,437 GS-10 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2017)
$73,371 GS-10 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2017)
+$8,807 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $56,437 $2,170.65 $27.04 +$8,807
Step 2 $58,318 $2,243.00 $27.94 +$9,100
Step 3 $60,200 $2,315.38 $28.85 +$9,394
Step 4 $62,082 $2,387.77 $29.75 +$9,688
Step 5 $63,963 $2,460.12 $30.65 +$9,981
Step 6 $65,845 $2,532.50 $31.55 +$10,275
Step 7 $67,727 $2,604.88 $32.45 +$10,569
Step 8 $69,608 $2,677.23 $33.35 +$10,862
Step 9 $71,490 $2,749.62 $34.25 +$11,156
Step 10 $73,371 $2,821.96 $35.16 +$11,449
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 1 $56,437
  • Locality add-on +$8,807
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 10 $73,371

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 COLUMBUS: 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 COLUMBUS pay area adds a 18.49% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,171 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,822. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-10 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $56,437 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,371. This is 18.49% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2017, it is 18.49%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,807 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,171 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.