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$58,672 GS-10 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
$76,275 GS-10 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2020)
+$8,426 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $58,672 $2,256.62 $28.11 +$8,426
Step 2 $60,628 $2,331.85 $29.05 +$8,707
Step 3 $62,584 $2,407.08 $29.99 +$8,988
Step 4 $64,540 $2,482.31 $30.92 +$9,269
Step 5 $66,496 $2,557.54 $31.86 +$9,550
Step 6 $68,452 $2,632.77 $32.80 +$9,831
Step 7 $70,408 $2,708.00 $33.74 +$10,112
Step 8 $72,364 $2,783.23 $34.67 +$10,393
Step 9 $74,319 $2,858.42 $35.61 +$10,673
Step 10 $76,275 $2,933.65 $36.55 +$10,954
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 1 $58,672
  • Locality add-on +$8,426
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 10 $76,275

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 SAN ANTONIO: 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 SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,934. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $58,672 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,275. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2020, it is 16.77%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,426 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.