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$59,472 GS-10 Step 1 in TUCSON (2021)
$77,317 GS-10 Step 10 in TUCSON (2021)
+$8,724 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 17.19% 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 $59,472 $2,287.38 $28.50 +$8,724
Step 2 $61,454 $2,363.62 $29.45 +$9,014
Step 3 $63,437 $2,439.88 $30.40 +$9,305
Step 4 $65,420 $2,516.15 $31.35 +$9,596
Step 5 $67,403 $2,592.42 $32.30 +$9,887
Step 6 $69,386 $2,668.69 $33.25 +$10,178
Step 7 $71,369 $2,744.96 $34.20 +$10,469
Step 8 $73,352 $2,821.23 $35.15 +$10,760
Step 9 $75,334 $2,897.46 $36.10 +$11,050
Step 10 $77,317 $2,973.73 $37.05 +$11,341
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 1 $59,472
  • Locality add-on +$8,724
  • Adjustment percent 17.19%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • TUCSON GS-10 Step 10 $77,317

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 TUCSON: 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 TUCSON pay area adds a 17.19% 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 TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,287 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,974. 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 TUCSON page.

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GS-10 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in TUCSON?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $59,472 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,317. This is 17.19% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2021, it is 17.19%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,724 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $2,287 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.