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$58,999 GS-10 Step 1 in PHILADELPHIA (2017)
$76,703 GS-10 Step 10 in PHILADELPHIA (2017)
+$11,369 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for PHILADELPHIA

Each step below already includes the 23.87% 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 $58,999 $2,269.19 $28.27 +$11,369
Step 2 $60,966 $2,344.85 $29.21 +$11,748
Step 3 $62,933 $2,420.50 $30.15 +$12,127
Step 4 $64,900 $2,496.15 $31.10 +$12,506
Step 5 $66,868 $2,571.85 $32.04 +$12,886
Step 6 $68,835 $2,647.50 $32.98 +$13,265
Step 7 $70,802 $2,723.15 $33.93 +$13,644
Step 8 $72,769 $2,798.81 $34.87 +$14,023
Step 9 $74,736 $2,874.46 $35.81 +$14,402
Step 10 $76,703 $2,950.12 $36.75 +$14,781
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHILADELPHIA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 1 $58,999
  • Locality add-on +$11,369
  • Adjustment percent 23.87%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • PHILADELPHIA GS-10 Step 10 $76,703

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 PHILADELPHIA: 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 PHILADELPHIA pay area adds a 23.87% 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 PHILADELPHIA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,269 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,950. 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 PHILADELPHIA page.

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GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHILADELPHIA?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns $58,999 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,703. This is 23.87% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHILADELPHIA in 2017, it is 23.87%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,369 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHILADELPHIA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHILADELPHIA earns roughly $2,269 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.