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$56,126 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
$72,965 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2018)
+$7,829 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.21% 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 $56,126 $2,158.69 $26.89 +$7,829
Step 2 $57,997 $2,230.65 $27.79 +$8,090
Step 3 $59,868 $2,302.62 $28.69 +$8,351
Step 4 $61,739 $2,374.58 $29.58 +$8,612
Step 5 $63,610 $2,446.54 $30.48 +$8,873
Step 6 $65,481 $2,518.50 $31.38 +$9,134
Step 7 $67,352 $2,590.46 $32.27 +$9,395
Step 8 $69,223 $2,662.42 $33.17 +$9,656
Step 9 $71,094 $2,734.38 $34.07 +$9,917
Step 10 $72,965 $2,806.35 $34.96 +$10,178
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $56,126
  • Locality add-on +$7,829
  • Adjustment percent 16.21%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $72,965

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 CHARLOTTE: 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 CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.21% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,159 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,806. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $56,126 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,965. This is 16.21% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2018, it is 16.21%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,829 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,159 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.