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$57,459 GS-10 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2018)
$74,698 GS-10 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2018)
+$9,162 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 18.97% 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 $57,459 $2,209.96 $27.53 +$9,162
Step 2 $59,374 $2,283.62 $28.45 +$9,467
Step 3 $61,290 $2,357.31 $29.37 +$9,773
Step 4 $63,205 $2,430.96 $30.29 +$10,078
Step 5 $65,121 $2,504.65 $31.20 +$10,384
Step 6 $67,036 $2,578.31 $32.12 +$10,689
Step 7 $68,951 $2,651.96 $33.04 +$10,994
Step 8 $70,867 $2,725.65 $33.96 +$11,300
Step 9 $72,782 $2,799.31 $34.87 +$11,605
Step 10 $74,698 $2,873.00 $35.79 +$11,911
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 1 $57,459
  • Locality add-on +$9,162
  • Adjustment percent 18.97%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 10 $74,698

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 COLUMBUS: 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 COLUMBUS pay area adds a 18.97% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,210 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,873. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-10 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $57,459 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,698. This is 18.97% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2018, it is 18.97%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,162 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,210 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.