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$56,107 GS-10 Step 1 in TUCSON (2018)
$72,940 GS-10 Step 10 in TUCSON (2018)
+$7,810 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 16.17% 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 $56,107 $2,157.96 $26.88 +$7,810
Step 2 $57,977 $2,229.88 $27.78 +$8,070
Step 3 $59,847 $2,301.81 $28.68 +$8,330
Step 4 $61,718 $2,373.77 $29.57 +$8,591
Step 5 $63,588 $2,445.69 $30.47 +$8,851
Step 6 $65,458 $2,517.62 $31.36 +$9,111
Step 7 $67,329 $2,589.58 $32.26 +$9,372
Step 8 $69,199 $2,661.50 $33.16 +$9,632
Step 9 $71,069 $2,733.42 $34.05 +$9,892
Step 10 $72,940 $2,805.38 $34.95 +$10,153
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 1 $56,107
  • Locality add-on +$7,810
  • Adjustment percent 16.17%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 10 $72,940

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 TUCSON: 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 TUCSON pay area adds a 16.17% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,158 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,805. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-10 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in TUCSON?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $56,107 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,940. This is 16.17% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2018, it is 16.17%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,810 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,158 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.