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$58,209 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2019)
$75,667 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2019)
+$9,236 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 18.86% 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 $58,209 $2,238.81 $27.89 +$9,236
Step 2 $60,149 $2,313.42 $28.82 +$9,544
Step 3 $62,089 $2,388.04 $29.75 +$9,852
Step 4 $64,029 $2,462.65 $30.68 +$10,160
Step 5 $65,968 $2,537.23 $31.61 +$10,467
Step 6 $67,908 $2,611.85 $32.54 +$10,775
Step 7 $69,848 $2,686.46 $33.47 +$11,083
Step 8 $71,788 $2,761.08 $34.40 +$11,391
Step 9 $73,728 $2,835.69 $35.33 +$11,699
Step 10 $75,667 $2,910.27 $36.26 +$12,006
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $58,209
  • Locality add-on +$9,236
  • Adjustment percent 18.86%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $75,667

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 18.86% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,239 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,910. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $58,209 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,667. This is 18.86% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2019, it is 18.86%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,236 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,239 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.