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$59,376 GS-10 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2020)
$77,190 GS-10 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2020)
+$9,130 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 18.17% 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 $59,376 $2,283.69 $28.45 +$9,130
Step 2 $61,355 $2,359.81 $29.40 +$9,434
Step 3 $63,334 $2,435.92 $30.35 +$9,738
Step 4 $65,314 $2,512.08 $31.30 +$10,043
Step 5 $67,293 $2,588.19 $32.24 +$10,347
Step 6 $69,272 $2,664.31 $33.19 +$10,651
Step 7 $71,252 $2,740.46 $34.14 +$10,956
Step 8 $73,231 $2,816.58 $35.09 +$11,260
Step 9 $75,210 $2,892.69 $36.04 +$11,564
Step 10 $77,190 $2,968.85 $36.99 +$11,869
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 1 $59,376
  • Locality add-on +$9,130
  • Adjustment percent 18.17%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 10 $77,190

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 AUSTIN: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the AUSTIN pay area adds a 18.17% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,284 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,969. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-10 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $59,376 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,190. This is 18.17% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2020, it is 18.17%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,130 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,284 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.