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$59,822 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBANY (2021)
$77,773 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBANY (2021)
+$9,074 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for ALBANY

Each step below already includes the 17.88% 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 $59,822 $2,300.85 $28.66 +$9,074
Step 2 $61,816 $2,377.54 $29.62 +$9,376
Step 3 $63,811 $2,454.27 $30.58 +$9,679
Step 4 $65,805 $2,530.96 $31.53 +$9,981
Step 5 $67,800 $2,607.69 $32.49 +$10,284
Step 6 $69,794 $2,684.38 $33.44 +$10,586
Step 7 $71,789 $2,761.12 $34.40 +$10,889
Step 8 $73,783 $2,837.81 $35.35 +$11,191
Step 9 $75,778 $2,914.54 $36.31 +$11,494
Step 10 $77,773 $2,991.27 $37.27 +$11,797
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBANY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 1 $59,822
  • Locality add-on +$9,074
  • Adjustment percent 17.88%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • ALBANY GS-10 Step 10 $77,773

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 ALBANY: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the ALBANY pay area adds a 17.88% 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 ALBANY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,301 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,991. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ALBANY page.

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GS-10 in ALBANY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ALBANY?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns $59,822 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,773. This is 17.88% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBANY in 2021, it is 17.88%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,074 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ALBANY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBANY earns roughly $2,301 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.