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$58,883 GS-10 Step 1 in TUCSON (2020)
$76,550 GS-10 Step 10 in TUCSON (2020)
+$8,637 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 17.19% 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 $58,883 $2,264.73 $28.21 +$8,637
Step 2 $60,846 $2,340.23 $29.15 +$8,925
Step 3 $62,809 $2,415.73 $30.10 +$9,213
Step 4 $64,772 $2,491.23 $31.04 +$9,501
Step 5 $66,735 $2,566.73 $31.98 +$9,789
Step 6 $68,698 $2,642.23 $32.92 +$10,077
Step 7 $70,661 $2,717.73 $33.86 +$10,365
Step 8 $72,624 $2,793.23 $34.80 +$10,653
Step 9 $74,587 $2,868.73 $35.74 +$10,941
Step 10 $76,550 $2,944.23 $36.68 +$11,229
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 1 $58,883
  • Locality add-on +$8,637
  • Adjustment percent 17.19%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 10 $76,550

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 TUCSON: 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 TUCSON pay area adds a 17.19% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,265 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,944. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-10 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in TUCSON?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $58,883 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,550. This is 17.19% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2020, it is 17.19%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,637 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,265 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.