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$65,856 GS-10 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2021)
$85,617 GS-10 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2021)
+$15,108 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 29.77% 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 $65,856 $2,532.92 $31.56 +$15,108
Step 2 $68,051 $2,617.35 $32.61 +$15,611
Step 3 $70,247 $2,701.81 $33.66 +$16,115
Step 4 $72,443 $2,786.27 $34.71 +$16,619
Step 5 $74,639 $2,870.73 $35.76 +$17,123
Step 6 $76,834 $2,955.15 $36.82 +$17,626
Step 7 $79,030 $3,039.62 $37.87 +$18,130
Step 8 $81,226 $3,124.08 $38.92 +$18,634
Step 9 $83,421 $3,208.50 $39.97 +$19,137
Step 10 $85,617 $3,292.96 $41.02 +$19,641
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • SAN DIEGO GS-10 Step 1 $65,856
  • Locality add-on +$15,108
  • Adjustment percent 29.77%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • SAN DIEGO GS-10 Step 10 $85,617

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 DIEGO: 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 DIEGO pay area adds a 29.77% 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 DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,533 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,293. 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 DIEGO page.

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GS-10 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $65,856 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,617. This is 29.77% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2021, it is 29.77%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,108 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,533 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.