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$57,159 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2018)
$74,308 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2018)
+$8,862 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 18.35% 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 $57,159 $2,198.42 $27.39 +$8,862
Step 2 $59,065 $2,271.73 $28.30 +$9,158
Step 3 $60,970 $2,345.00 $29.21 +$9,453
Step 4 $62,876 $2,418.31 $30.13 +$9,749
Step 5 $64,781 $2,491.58 $31.04 +$10,044
Step 6 $66,687 $2,564.88 $31.95 +$10,340
Step 7 $68,592 $2,638.15 $32.87 +$10,635
Step 8 $70,498 $2,711.46 $33.78 +$10,931
Step 9 $72,403 $2,784.73 $34.69 +$11,226
Step 10 $74,308 $2,858.00 $35.61 +$11,521
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $57,159
  • Locality add-on +$8,862
  • Adjustment percent 18.35%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $74,308

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 18.35% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,198 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,858. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $57,159 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,308. This is 18.35% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2018, it is 18.35%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,862 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,198 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.