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$59,258 GS-10 Step 1 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
$77,040 GS-10 Step 10 in SAN ANTONIO (2021)
+$8,510 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for SAN ANTONIO

Each step below already includes the 16.77% 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 $59,258 $2,279.15 $28.39 +$8,510
Step 2 $61,234 $2,355.15 $29.34 +$8,794
Step 3 $63,210 $2,431.15 $30.29 +$9,078
Step 4 $65,186 $2,507.15 $31.23 +$9,362
Step 5 $67,161 $2,583.12 $32.18 +$9,645
Step 6 $69,137 $2,659.12 $33.13 +$9,929
Step 7 $71,113 $2,735.12 $34.07 +$10,213
Step 8 $73,089 $2,811.12 $35.02 +$10,497
Step 9 $75,064 $2,887.08 $35.97 +$10,780
Step 10 $77,040 $2,963.08 $36.91 +$11,064
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN ANTONIO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 1 $59,258
  • Locality add-on +$8,510
  • Adjustment percent 16.77%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • SAN ANTONIO GS-10 Step 10 $77,040

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 SAN ANTONIO: 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 SAN ANTONIO pay area adds a 16.77% 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 SAN ANTONIO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,279 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,963. 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 SAN ANTONIO page.

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GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SAN ANTONIO?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns $59,258 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,040. This is 16.77% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN ANTONIO in 2021, it is 16.77%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,510 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SAN ANTONIO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN ANTONIO earns roughly $2,279 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.