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$56,475 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2017)
$73,421 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2017)
+$8,845 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 18.57% 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 $56,475 $2,172.12 $27.06 +$8,845
Step 2 $58,358 $2,244.54 $27.96 +$9,140
Step 3 $60,241 $2,316.96 $28.86 +$9,435
Step 4 $62,124 $2,389.38 $29.77 +$9,730
Step 5 $64,006 $2,461.77 $30.67 +$10,024
Step 6 $65,889 $2,534.19 $31.57 +$10,319
Step 7 $67,772 $2,606.62 $32.47 +$10,614
Step 8 $69,655 $2,679.04 $33.38 +$10,909
Step 9 $71,538 $2,751.46 $34.28 +$11,204
Step 10 $73,421 $2,823.88 $35.18 +$11,499
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $56,475
  • Locality add-on +$8,845
  • Adjustment percent 18.57%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $73,421

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 18.57% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,172 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,824. 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 PHOENIX page.

Other grades in PHOENIX

GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $56,475 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,421. This is 18.57% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2017, it is 18.57%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,845 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,172 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.