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$58,572 GS-10 Step 1 in PHOENIX (2019)
$76,139 GS-10 Step 10 in PHOENIX (2019)
+$9,599 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for PHOENIX

Each step below already includes the 19.60% 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 $58,572 $2,252.77 $28.07 +$9,599
Step 2 $60,524 $2,327.85 $29.00 +$9,919
Step 3 $62,475 $2,402.88 $29.94 +$10,238
Step 4 $64,427 $2,477.96 $30.87 +$10,558
Step 5 $66,379 $2,553.04 $31.81 +$10,878
Step 6 $68,331 $2,628.12 $32.74 +$11,198
Step 7 $70,283 $2,703.19 $33.68 +$11,518
Step 8 $72,235 $2,778.27 $34.61 +$11,838
Step 9 $74,187 $2,853.35 $35.55 +$12,158
Step 10 $76,139 $2,928.42 $36.48 +$12,478
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PHOENIX pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 1 $58,572
  • Locality add-on +$9,599
  • Adjustment percent 19.60%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • PHOENIX GS-10 Step 10 $76,139

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 PHOENIX: 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 PHOENIX pay area adds a 19.60% 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 PHOENIX

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,253 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,928. 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 PHOENIX page.

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GS-10 in PHOENIX questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PHOENIX?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns $58,572 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,139. This is 19.60% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PHOENIX in 2019, it is 19.60%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,599 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PHOENIX?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PHOENIX earns roughly $2,253 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.