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$56,252 GS-10 Step 1 in ST. LOUIS (2018)
$73,128 GS-10 Step 10 in ST. LOUIS (2018)
+$7,955 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for ST. LOUIS

Each step below already includes the 16.47% 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 $56,252 $2,163.54 $26.95 +$7,955
Step 2 $58,127 $2,235.65 $27.85 +$8,220
Step 3 $60,002 $2,307.77 $28.75 +$8,485
Step 4 $61,877 $2,379.88 $29.65 +$8,750
Step 5 $63,752 $2,452.00 $30.55 +$9,015
Step 6 $65,627 $2,524.12 $31.45 +$9,280
Step 7 $67,503 $2,596.27 $32.34 +$9,546
Step 8 $69,378 $2,668.38 $33.24 +$9,811
Step 9 $71,253 $2,740.50 $34.14 +$10,076
Step 10 $73,128 $2,812.62 $35.04 +$10,341
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ST. LOUIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • ST. LOUIS GS-10 Step 1 $56,252
  • Locality add-on +$7,955
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • ST. LOUIS GS-10 Step 10 $73,128

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 ST. LOUIS: 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 ST. LOUIS pay area adds a 16.47% 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 ST. LOUIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $2,164 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,813. 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 ST. LOUIS page.

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GS-10 in ST. LOUIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ST. LOUIS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns $56,252 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,128. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ST. LOUIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ST. LOUIS in 2018, it is 16.47%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,955 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ST. LOUIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ST. LOUIS earns roughly $2,164 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.