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$55,179 GS-10 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2017)
$71,737 GS-10 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2017)
+$7,549 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 15.85% 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 $55,179 $2,122.27 $26.44 +$7,549
Step 2 $57,019 $2,193.04 $27.32 +$7,801
Step 3 $58,859 $2,263.81 $28.20 +$8,053
Step 4 $60,698 $2,334.54 $29.08 +$8,304
Step 5 $62,538 $2,405.31 $29.97 +$8,556
Step 6 $64,378 $2,476.08 $30.85 +$8,808
Step 7 $66,218 $2,546.85 $31.73 +$9,060
Step 8 $68,057 $2,617.58 $32.61 +$9,311
Step 9 $69,897 $2,688.35 $33.49 +$9,563
Step 10 $71,737 $2,759.12 $34.37 +$9,815
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $55,179
  • Locality add-on +$7,549
  • Adjustment percent 15.85%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $71,737

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 15.85% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,122 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,759. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $55,179 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,737. This is 15.85% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2017, it is 15.85%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,549 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,122 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.