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$58,085 GS-10 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2017)
$75,514 GS-10 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2017)
+$10,455 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 21.95% 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 $58,085 $2,234.04 $27.83 +$10,455
Step 2 $60,021 $2,308.50 $28.76 +$10,803
Step 3 $61,958 $2,383.00 $29.69 +$11,152
Step 4 $63,894 $2,457.46 $30.62 +$11,500
Step 5 $65,831 $2,531.96 $31.54 +$11,849
Step 6 $67,768 $2,606.46 $32.47 +$12,198
Step 7 $69,704 $2,680.92 $33.40 +$12,546
Step 8 $71,641 $2,755.42 $34.33 +$12,895
Step 9 $73,577 $2,829.88 $35.25 +$13,243
Step 10 $75,514 $2,904.38 $36.18 +$13,592
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 1 $58,085
  • Locality add-on +$10,455
  • Adjustment percent 21.95%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 10 $75,514

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 PORTLAND: 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 PORTLAND pay area adds a 21.95% 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 PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,234 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,904. 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 PORTLAND page.

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GS-10 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $58,085 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,514. This is 21.95% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2017, it is 21.95%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,455 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,234 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.