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$56,137 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2017)
$72,981 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2017)
+$8,507 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 17.86% 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 $56,137 $2,159.12 $26.90 +$8,507
Step 2 $58,008 $2,231.08 $27.79 +$8,790
Step 3 $59,880 $2,303.08 $28.69 +$9,074
Step 4 $61,752 $2,375.08 $29.59 +$9,358
Step 5 $63,623 $2,447.04 $30.49 +$9,641
Step 6 $65,495 $2,519.04 $31.38 +$9,925
Step 7 $67,366 $2,591.00 $32.28 +$10,208
Step 8 $69,238 $2,663.00 $33.18 +$10,492
Step 9 $71,110 $2,735.00 $34.07 +$10,776
Step 10 $72,981 $2,806.96 $34.97 +$11,059
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $56,137
  • Locality add-on +$8,507
  • Adjustment percent 17.86%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $72,981

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 17.86% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,159 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,807. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $56,137 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,981. This is 17.86% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2017, it is 17.86%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,507 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,159 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.