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$60,300 GS-10 Step 1 in PORTLAND (2019)
$78,386 GS-10 Step 10 in PORTLAND (2019)
+$11,327 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for PORTLAND

Each step below already includes the 23.13% 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 $60,300 $2,319.23 $28.89 +$11,327
Step 2 $62,310 $2,396.54 $29.86 +$11,705
Step 3 $64,319 $2,473.81 $30.82 +$12,082
Step 4 $66,329 $2,551.12 $31.78 +$12,460
Step 5 $68,338 $2,628.38 $32.74 +$12,837
Step 6 $70,348 $2,705.69 $33.71 +$13,215
Step 7 $72,357 $2,782.96 $34.67 +$13,592
Step 8 $74,367 $2,860.27 $35.63 +$13,970
Step 9 $76,376 $2,937.54 $36.60 +$14,347
Step 10 $78,386 $3,014.85 $37.56 +$14,725
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PORTLAND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 1 $60,300
  • Locality add-on +$11,327
  • Adjustment percent 23.13%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • PORTLAND GS-10 Step 10 $78,386

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 PORTLAND: 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 PORTLAND pay area adds a 23.13% 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 PORTLAND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,319 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,015. 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 PORTLAND page.

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GS-10 in PORTLAND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PORTLAND?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns $60,300 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,386. This is 23.13% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PORTLAND in 2019, it is 23.13%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,327 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PORTLAND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PORTLAND earns roughly $2,319 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.