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$57,142 GS-10 Step 1 in TUCSON (2019)
$74,280 GS-10 Step 10 in TUCSON (2019)
+$8,169 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 16.68% 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 $57,142 $2,197.77 $27.38 +$8,169
Step 2 $59,046 $2,271.00 $28.29 +$8,441
Step 3 $60,950 $2,344.23 $29.20 +$8,713
Step 4 $62,854 $2,417.46 $30.12 +$8,985
Step 5 $64,759 $2,490.73 $31.03 +$9,258
Step 6 $66,663 $2,563.96 $31.94 +$9,530
Step 7 $68,567 $2,637.19 $32.85 +$9,802
Step 8 $70,471 $2,710.42 $33.77 +$10,074
Step 9 $72,375 $2,783.65 $34.68 +$10,346
Step 10 $74,280 $2,856.92 $35.59 +$10,619
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 1 $57,142
  • Locality add-on +$8,169
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 10 $74,280

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 TUCSON: 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 TUCSON pay area adds a 16.68% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,198 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,857. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-10 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in TUCSON?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $57,142 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,280. This is 16.68% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2019, it is 16.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,169 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,198 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.