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$59,178 GS-10 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2018)
$76,933 GS-10 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2018)
+$10,881 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 22.53% 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 $59,178 $2,276.08 $28.36 +$10,881
Step 2 $61,151 $2,351.96 $29.30 +$11,244
Step 3 $63,124 $2,427.85 $30.25 +$11,607
Step 4 $65,097 $2,503.73 $31.19 +$11,970
Step 5 $67,069 $2,579.58 $32.14 +$12,332
Step 6 $69,042 $2,655.46 $33.08 +$12,695
Step 7 $71,015 $2,731.35 $34.03 +$13,058
Step 8 $72,987 $2,807.19 $34.97 +$13,420
Step 9 $74,960 $2,883.08 $35.92 +$13,783
Step 10 $76,933 $2,958.96 $36.86 +$14,146
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 1 $59,178
  • Locality add-on +$10,881
  • Adjustment percent 22.53%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 10 $76,933

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 PORTLAND: 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 PORTLAND pay area adds a 22.53% 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 PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,276 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,959. 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 PORTLAND page.

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GS-10 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $59,178 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,933. This is 22.53% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2018, it is 22.53%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,881 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,276 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.