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$58,508 GS-10 Step 1 in COLUMBUS (2019)
$76,056 GS-10 Step 10 in COLUMBUS (2019)
+$9,535 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for COLUMBUS

Each step below already includes the 19.47% 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 $58,508 $2,250.31 $28.03 +$9,535
Step 2 $60,458 $2,325.31 $28.97 +$9,853
Step 3 $62,408 $2,400.31 $29.90 +$10,171
Step 4 $64,357 $2,475.27 $30.84 +$10,488
Step 5 $66,307 $2,550.27 $31.77 +$10,806
Step 6 $68,257 $2,625.27 $32.71 +$11,124
Step 7 $70,207 $2,700.27 $33.64 +$11,442
Step 8 $72,156 $2,775.23 $34.57 +$11,759
Step 9 $74,106 $2,850.23 $35.51 +$12,077
Step 10 $76,056 $2,925.23 $36.44 +$12,395
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLUMBUS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 1 $58,508
  • Locality add-on +$9,535
  • Adjustment percent 19.47%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • COLUMBUS GS-10 Step 10 $76,056

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 COLUMBUS: 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 COLUMBUS pay area adds a 19.47% 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 COLUMBUS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,250 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,925. 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 COLUMBUS page.

Other grades in COLUMBUS

GS-10 in COLUMBUS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLUMBUS?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns $58,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,056. This is 19.47% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLUMBUS in 2019, it is 19.47%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,535 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLUMBUS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLUMBUS earns roughly $2,250 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.