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$57,517 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2018)
$74,773 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2018)
+$9,220 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 19.09% 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 $57,517 $2,212.19 $27.56 +$9,220
Step 2 $59,434 $2,285.92 $28.48 +$9,527
Step 3 $61,352 $2,359.69 $29.40 +$9,835
Step 4 $63,269 $2,433.42 $30.32 +$10,142
Step 5 $65,186 $2,507.15 $31.23 +$10,449
Step 6 $67,104 $2,580.92 $32.15 +$10,757
Step 7 $69,021 $2,654.65 $33.07 +$11,064
Step 8 $70,938 $2,728.38 $33.99 +$11,371
Step 9 $72,856 $2,802.15 $34.91 +$11,679
Step 10 $74,773 $2,875.88 $35.83 +$11,986
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $57,517
  • Locality add-on +$9,220
  • Adjustment percent 19.09%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $74,773

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 19.09% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,212 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,876. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $57,517 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,773. This is 19.09% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2018, it is 19.09%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,220 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,212 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.