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$56,136 GS-10 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2018)
$72,977 GS-10 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2018)
+$7,839 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.23% 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 $56,136 $2,159.08 $26.90 +$7,839
Step 2 $58,007 $2,231.04 $27.79 +$8,100
Step 3 $59,878 $2,303.00 $28.69 +$8,361
Step 4 $61,750 $2,375.00 $29.59 +$8,623
Step 5 $63,621 $2,446.96 $30.48 +$8,884
Step 6 $65,492 $2,518.92 $31.38 +$9,145
Step 7 $67,363 $2,590.88 $32.28 +$9,406
Step 8 $69,235 $2,662.88 $33.17 +$9,668
Step 9 $71,106 $2,734.85 $34.07 +$9,929
Step 10 $72,977 $2,806.81 $34.97 +$10,190
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $56,136
  • Locality add-on +$7,839
  • Adjustment percent 16.23%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $72,977

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.23% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,159 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,807. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $56,136 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,977. This is 16.23% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2018, it is 16.23%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,839 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,159 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.