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$59,598 GS-10 Step 1 in CHARLOTTE (2021)
$77,482 GS-10 Step 10 in CHARLOTTE (2021)
+$8,850 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for CHARLOTTE

Each step below already includes the 17.44% 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 $59,598 $2,292.23 $28.56 +$8,850
Step 2 $61,586 $2,368.69 $29.51 +$9,146
Step 3 $63,573 $2,445.12 $30.46 +$9,441
Step 4 $65,560 $2,521.54 $31.41 +$9,736
Step 5 $67,547 $2,597.96 $32.37 +$10,031
Step 6 $69,534 $2,674.38 $33.32 +$10,326
Step 7 $71,521 $2,750.81 $34.27 +$10,621
Step 8 $73,508 $2,827.23 $35.22 +$10,916
Step 9 $75,495 $2,903.65 $36.17 +$11,211
Step 10 $77,482 $2,980.08 $37.13 +$11,506
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHARLOTTE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 1 $59,598
  • Locality add-on +$8,850
  • Adjustment percent 17.44%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • CHARLOTTE GS-10 Step 10 $77,482

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 CHARLOTTE: 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 CHARLOTTE pay area adds a 17.44% 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 CHARLOTTE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,292 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,980. 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 CHARLOTTE page.

Other grades in CHARLOTTE

GS-10 in CHARLOTTE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHARLOTTE?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns $59,598 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,482. This is 17.44% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHARLOTTE in 2021, it is 17.44%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,850 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHARLOTTE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHARLOTTE earns roughly $2,292 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.