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$59,335 GS-10 Step 1 in INDIANAPOLIS (2021)
$77,139 GS-10 Step 10 in INDIANAPOLIS (2021)
+$8,587 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for INDIANAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 16.92% 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 $59,335 $2,282.12 $28.43 +$8,587
Step 2 $61,313 $2,358.19 $29.38 +$8,873
Step 3 $63,291 $2,434.27 $30.33 +$9,159
Step 4 $65,269 $2,510.35 $31.27 +$9,445
Step 5 $67,248 $2,586.46 $32.22 +$9,732
Step 6 $69,226 $2,662.54 $33.17 +$10,018
Step 7 $71,204 $2,738.62 $34.12 +$10,304
Step 8 $73,183 $2,814.73 $35.07 +$10,591
Step 9 $75,161 $2,890.81 $36.01 +$10,877
Step 10 $77,139 $2,966.88 $36.96 +$11,163
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more INDIANAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $59,335
  • Locality add-on +$8,587
  • Adjustment percent 16.92%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • INDIANAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $77,139

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 INDIANAPOLIS: 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 INDIANAPOLIS pay area adds a 16.92% 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 INDIANAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,282 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,967. 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 INDIANAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in INDIANAPOLIS?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns $59,335 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,139. This is 16.92% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For INDIANAPOLIS in 2021, it is 16.92%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,587 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in INDIANAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in INDIANAPOLIS earns roughly $2,282 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.