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$57,088 GS-10 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
$74,210 GS-10 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2019)
+$8,115 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.57% 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 $57,088 $2,195.69 $27.35 +$8,115
Step 2 $58,990 $2,268.85 $28.27 +$8,385
Step 3 $60,893 $2,342.04 $29.18 +$8,656
Step 4 $62,795 $2,415.19 $30.09 +$8,926
Step 5 $64,698 $2,488.38 $31.00 +$9,197
Step 6 $66,600 $2,561.54 $31.91 +$9,467
Step 7 $68,502 $2,634.69 $32.82 +$9,737
Step 8 $70,405 $2,707.88 $33.74 +$10,008
Step 9 $72,307 $2,781.04 $34.65 +$10,278
Step 10 $74,210 $2,854.23 $35.56 +$10,549
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $57,088
  • Locality add-on +$8,115
  • Adjustment percent 16.57%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $74,210

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.57% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,196 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,854. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $57,088 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,210. This is 16.57% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2019, it is 16.57%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,115 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,196 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.