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$58,567 GS-10 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
$76,138 GS-10 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2020)
+$8,321 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% 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 $58,567 $2,252.58 $28.06 +$8,321
Step 2 $60,519 $2,327.65 $29.00 +$8,598
Step 3 $62,471 $2,402.73 $29.93 +$8,875
Step 4 $64,424 $2,477.85 $30.87 +$9,153
Step 5 $66,376 $2,552.92 $31.80 +$9,430
Step 6 $68,329 $2,628.04 $32.74 +$9,708
Step 7 $70,281 $2,703.12 $33.68 +$9,985
Step 8 $72,233 $2,778.19 $34.61 +$10,262
Step 9 $74,186 $2,853.31 $35.55 +$10,540
Step 10 $76,138 $2,928.38 $36.48 +$10,817
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-10 Step 1 $58,567
  • Locality add-on +$8,321
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-10 Step 10 $76,138

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 CORPUS CHRISTI: 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 CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% 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 CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,253 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,928. 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 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $58,567 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,138. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2020, it is 16.56%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,321 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,253 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.