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$59,994 GS-10 Step 1 in PITTSBURGH (2020)
$77,993 GS-10 Step 10 in PITTSBURGH (2020)
+$9,748 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for PITTSBURGH

Each step below already includes the 19.40% 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 $59,994 $2,307.46 $28.75 +$9,748
Step 2 $61,994 $2,384.38 $29.70 +$10,073
Step 3 $63,994 $2,461.31 $30.66 +$10,398
Step 4 $65,994 $2,538.23 $31.62 +$10,723
Step 5 $67,994 $2,615.15 $32.58 +$11,048
Step 6 $69,993 $2,692.04 $33.54 +$11,372
Step 7 $71,993 $2,768.96 $34.50 +$11,697
Step 8 $73,993 $2,845.88 $35.45 +$12,022
Step 9 $75,993 $2,922.81 $36.41 +$12,347
Step 10 $77,993 $2,999.73 $37.37 +$12,672
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PITTSBURGH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 1 $59,994
  • Locality add-on +$9,748
  • Adjustment percent 19.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • PITTSBURGH GS-10 Step 10 $77,993

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 PITTSBURGH: 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 PITTSBURGH pay area adds a 19.40% 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 PITTSBURGH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,307 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,000. 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 PITTSBURGH page.

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GS-10 in PITTSBURGH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PITTSBURGH?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns $59,994 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,993. This is 19.40% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PITTSBURGH in 2020, it is 19.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,748 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PITTSBURGH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PITTSBURGH earns roughly $2,307 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.