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$59,009 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2020)
$76,713 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2020)
+$8,763 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 17.44% 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 $59,009 $2,269.58 $28.27 +$8,763
Step 2 $60,976 $2,345.23 $29.22 +$9,055
Step 3 $62,943 $2,420.88 $30.16 +$9,347
Step 4 $64,910 $2,496.54 $31.10 +$9,639
Step 5 $66,877 $2,572.19 $32.04 +$9,931
Step 6 $68,845 $2,647.88 $32.99 +$10,224
Step 7 $70,812 $2,723.54 $33.93 +$10,516
Step 8 $72,779 $2,799.19 $34.87 +$10,808
Step 9 $74,746 $2,874.85 $35.82 +$11,100
Step 10 $76,713 $2,950.50 $36.76 +$11,392
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $59,009
  • Locality add-on +$8,763
  • Adjustment percent 17.44%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $76,713

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 CHARLOTTE: 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 CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 17.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,270 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,951. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $59,009 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,713. This is 17.44% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2020, it is 17.44%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,763 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,270 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.