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$56,367 GS-10 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2018)
$73,279 GS-10 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2018)
+$8,070 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 16.71% 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 $56,367 $2,167.96 $27.01 +$8,070
Step 2 $58,246 $2,240.23 $27.91 +$8,339
Step 3 $60,125 $2,312.50 $28.81 +$8,608
Step 4 $62,005 $2,384.81 $29.71 +$8,878
Step 5 $63,884 $2,457.08 $30.61 +$9,147
Step 6 $65,763 $2,529.35 $31.51 +$9,416
Step 7 $67,642 $2,601.62 $32.41 +$9,685
Step 8 $69,521 $2,673.88 $33.31 +$9,954
Step 9 $71,400 $2,746.15 $34.21 +$10,223
Step 10 $73,279 $2,818.42 $35.11 +$10,492
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 1 $56,367
  • Locality add-on +$8,070
  • Adjustment percent 16.71%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 10 $73,279

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 AUSTIN: 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 AUSTIN pay area adds a 16.71% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,168 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,818. 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 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-10 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $56,367 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,279. This is 16.71% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2018, it is 16.71%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,070 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,168 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.