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$56,266 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBANY (2018)
$73,147 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBANY (2018)
+$7,969 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for ALBANY

Each step below already includes the 16.50% 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 $56,266 $2,164.08 $26.96 +$7,969
Step 2 $58,142 $2,236.23 $27.86 +$8,235
Step 3 $60,017 $2,308.35 $28.76 +$8,500
Step 4 $61,893 $2,380.50 $29.66 +$8,766
Step 5 $63,769 $2,452.65 $30.56 +$9,032
Step 6 $65,644 $2,524.77 $31.45 +$9,297
Step 7 $67,520 $2,596.92 $32.35 +$9,563
Step 8 $69,396 $2,669.08 $33.25 +$9,829
Step 9 $71,271 $2,741.19 $34.15 +$10,094
Step 10 $73,147 $2,813.35 $35.05 +$10,360
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBANY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 1 $56,266
  • Locality add-on +$7,969
  • Adjustment percent 16.50%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 10 $73,147

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 ALBANY: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the ALBANY pay area adds a 16.50% 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 ALBANY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,164 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,813. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ALBANY page.

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GS-10 in ALBANY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ALBANY?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns $56,266 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,147. This is 16.50% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBANY in 2018, it is 16.50%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,969 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,164 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.