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$59,969 GS-10 Step 1 in AUSTIN (2021)
$77,964 GS-10 Step 10 in AUSTIN (2021)
+$9,221 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for AUSTIN

Each step below already includes the 18.17% 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 $59,969 $2,306.50 $28.73 +$9,221
Step 2 $61,968 $2,383.38 $29.69 +$9,528
Step 3 $63,968 $2,460.31 $30.65 +$9,836
Step 4 $65,967 $2,537.19 $31.61 +$10,143
Step 5 $67,967 $2,614.12 $32.57 +$10,451
Step 6 $69,966 $2,691.00 $33.52 +$10,758
Step 7 $71,966 $2,767.92 $34.48 +$11,066
Step 8 $73,965 $2,844.81 $35.44 +$11,373
Step 9 $75,964 $2,921.69 $36.40 +$11,680
Step 10 $77,964 $2,998.62 $37.36 +$11,988
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more AUSTIN pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 1 $59,969
  • Locality add-on +$9,221
  • Adjustment percent 18.17%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • AUSTIN GS-10 Step 10 $77,964

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 AUSTIN: 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 AUSTIN pay area adds a 18.17% 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 AUSTIN

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,307 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,999. 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 AUSTIN page.

Other grades in AUSTIN

GS-10 in AUSTIN questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in AUSTIN?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns $59,969 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,964. This is 18.17% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For AUSTIN in 2021, it is 18.17%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,221 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in AUSTIN?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in AUSTIN earns roughly $2,307 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.