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$58,853 GS-10 Step 1 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
$76,510 GS-10 Step 10 in KANSAS CITY (2020)
+$8,607 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for KANSAS CITY

Each step below already includes the 17.13% 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 $58,853 $2,263.58 $28.20 +$8,607
Step 2 $60,815 $2,339.04 $29.14 +$8,894
Step 3 $62,777 $2,414.50 $30.08 +$9,181
Step 4 $64,739 $2,489.96 $31.02 +$9,468
Step 5 $66,701 $2,565.42 $31.96 +$9,755
Step 6 $68,663 $2,640.88 $32.90 +$10,042
Step 7 $70,625 $2,716.35 $33.84 +$10,329
Step 8 $72,587 $2,791.81 $34.78 +$10,616
Step 9 $74,549 $2,867.27 $35.72 +$10,903
Step 10 $76,510 $2,942.69 $36.66 +$11,189
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more KANSAS CITY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • KANSAS CITY GS-10 Step 1 $58,853
  • Locality add-on +$8,607
  • Adjustment percent 17.13%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • KANSAS CITY GS-10 Step 10 $76,510

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 KANSAS CITY: 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 KANSAS CITY pay area adds a 17.13% 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 KANSAS CITY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $2,264 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,943. 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 KANSAS CITY page.

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GS-10 in KANSAS CITY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in KANSAS CITY?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns $58,853 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,510. This is 17.13% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in KANSAS CITY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For KANSAS CITY in 2020, it is 17.13%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,607 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in KANSAS CITY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in KANSAS CITY earns roughly $2,264 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.