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$55,056 GS-10 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
$71,576 GS-10 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2017)
+$7,426 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 15.59% 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 $55,056 $2,117.54 $26.38 +$7,426
Step 2 $56,891 $2,188.12 $27.26 +$7,673
Step 3 $58,727 $2,258.73 $28.14 +$7,921
Step 4 $60,562 $2,329.31 $29.02 +$8,168
Step 5 $62,398 $2,399.92 $29.90 +$8,416
Step 6 $64,233 $2,470.50 $30.78 +$8,663
Step 7 $66,069 $2,541.12 $31.66 +$8,911
Step 8 $67,905 $2,611.73 $32.54 +$9,159
Step 9 $69,740 $2,682.31 $33.42 +$9,406
Step 10 $71,576 $2,752.92 $34.30 +$9,654
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • KANSAS CITY GS-10 Step 1 $55,056
  • Locality add-on +$7,426
  • Adjustment percent 15.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • KANSAS CITY GS-10 Step 10 $71,576

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 KANSAS CITY: 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 KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 15.59% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $2,118 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,753. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-10 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $55,056 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,576. This is 15.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2017, it is 15.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,426 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $2,118 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.