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$57,196 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
$74,350 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2019)
+$8,223 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 16.79% 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 $57,196 $2,199.85 $27.41 +$8,223
Step 2 $59,102 $2,273.15 $28.32 +$8,497
Step 3 $61,008 $2,346.46 $29.23 +$8,771
Step 4 $62,914 $2,419.77 $30.15 +$9,045
Step 5 $64,820 $2,493.08 $31.06 +$9,319
Step 6 $66,726 $2,566.38 $31.97 +$9,593
Step 7 $68,632 $2,639.69 $32.89 +$9,867
Step 8 $70,538 $2,713.00 $33.80 +$10,141
Step 9 $72,444 $2,786.31 $34.71 +$10,415
Step 10 $74,350 $2,859.62 $35.63 +$10,689
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $57,196
  • Locality add-on +$8,223
  • Adjustment percent 16.79%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $74,350

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 CHARLOTTE: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 16.79% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,200 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,860. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $57,196 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,350. This is 16.79% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2019, it is 16.79%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,223 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,200 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.