2017 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 27.10% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,630 on the base table to $60,538 in Washington DC.
2017 GS-10 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,538 | $2,328.38 | $29.01 | +$12,908 |
| Step 2 | $62,556 | $2,406.00 | $29.97 | +$13,338 |
| Step 3 | $64,574 | $2,483.62 | $30.94 | +$13,768 |
| Step 4 | $66,593 | $2,561.27 | $31.91 | +$14,199 |
| Step 5 | $68,611 | $2,638.88 | $32.88 | +$14,629 |
| Step 6 | $70,629 | $2,716.50 | $33.84 | +$15,059 |
| Step 7 | $72,648 | $2,794.15 | $34.81 | +$15,490 |
| Step 8 | $74,666 | $2,871.77 | $35.78 | +$15,920 |
| Step 9 | $76,685 | $2,949.42 | $36.74 | +$16,351 |
| Step 10 | $78,703 | $3,027.04 | $37.71 | +$16,781 |
2017 GS-10 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 27.10% 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 | $60,538 | $2,328.38 | $29.01 | +$12,908 |
| Step 2 | $62,556 | $2,406.00 | $29.97 | +$13,338 |
| Step 3 | $64,574 | $2,483.62 | $30.94 | +$13,768 |
| Step 4 | $66,593 | $2,561.27 | $31.91 | +$14,199 |
| Step 5 | $68,611 | $2,638.88 | $32.88 | +$14,629 |
| Step 6 | $70,629 | $2,716.50 | $33.84 | +$15,059 |
| Step 7 | $72,648 | $2,794.15 | $34.81 | +$15,490 |
| Step 8 | $74,666 | $2,871.77 | $35.78 | +$15,920 |
| Step 9 | $76,685 | $2,949.42 | $36.74 | +$16,351 |
| Step 10 | $78,703 | $3,027.04 | $37.71 | +$16,781 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Washington DC: 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 Washington DC pay area adds a 27.10% 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 Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,328 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,027. 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 Washington DC page.
Other grades in Washington DC
GS-10 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Washington DC?
In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $60,538 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,703. This is 27.10% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2017, it is 27.10%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,908 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $2,328 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.