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$56,843 GS-10 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
$73,891 GS-10 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2019)
+$7,870 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.07% 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 $56,843 $2,186.27 $27.24 +$7,870
Step 2 $58,737 $2,259.12 $28.14 +$8,132
Step 3 $60,631 $2,331.96 $29.05 +$8,394
Step 4 $62,526 $2,404.85 $29.96 +$8,657
Step 5 $64,420 $2,477.69 $30.87 +$8,919
Step 6 $66,314 $2,550.54 $31.77 +$9,181
Step 7 $68,209 $2,623.42 $32.68 +$9,444
Step 8 $70,103 $2,696.27 $33.59 +$9,706
Step 9 $71,997 $2,769.12 $34.50 +$9,968
Step 10 $73,891 $2,841.96 $35.41 +$10,230
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 1 $56,843
  • Locality add-on +$7,870
  • Adjustment percent 16.07%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 10 $73,891

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 SAN ANTONIO: 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 SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.07% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,186 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,842. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $56,843 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,891. This is 16.07% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2019, it is 16.07%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,870 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,186 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.