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$56,689 GS-10 Step 1 in RALEIGH (2017)
$73,700 GS-10 Step 10 in RALEIGH (2017)
+$9,059 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for RALEIGH

Each step below already includes the 19.02% 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 $56,689 $2,180.35 $27.16 +$9,059
Step 2 $58,579 $2,253.04 $28.07 +$9,361
Step 3 $60,469 $2,325.73 $28.97 +$9,663
Step 4 $62,359 $2,398.42 $29.88 +$9,965
Step 5 $64,249 $2,471.12 $30.79 +$10,267
Step 6 $66,139 $2,543.81 $31.69 +$10,569
Step 7 $68,029 $2,616.50 $32.60 +$10,871
Step 8 $69,919 $2,689.19 $33.50 +$11,173
Step 9 $71,810 $2,761.92 $34.41 +$11,476
Step 10 $73,700 $2,834.62 $35.31 +$11,778
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RALEIGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • RALEIGH GS-10 Step 1 $56,689
  • Locality add-on +$9,059
  • Adjustment percent 19.02%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • RALEIGH GS-10 Step 10 $73,700

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 RALEIGH: 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 RALEIGH pay area adds a 19.02% 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 RALEIGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,180 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,835. 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 RALEIGH page.

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GS-10 in RALEIGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in RALEIGH?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns $56,689 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,700. This is 19.02% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in RALEIGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RALEIGH in 2017, it is 19.02%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,059 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in RALEIGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in RALEIGH earns roughly $2,180 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.