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$62,595 GS-10 Step 1 in Columbus (2022)
$81,375 GS-10 Step 10 in Columbus (2022)
+$10,731 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Columbus

Each step below already includes the 20.69% 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 $62,595 $2,407.50 $29.99 +$10,731
Step 2 $64,681 $2,487.73 $30.99 +$11,088
Step 3 $66,768 $2,568.00 $31.99 +$11,446
Step 4 $68,855 $2,648.27 $32.99 +$11,804
Step 5 $70,942 $2,728.54 $33.99 +$12,162
Step 6 $73,028 $2,808.77 $34.99 +$12,519
Step 7 $75,115 $2,889.04 $35.99 +$12,877
Step 8 $77,202 $2,969.31 $36.99 +$13,235
Step 9 $79,289 $3,049.58 $37.99 +$13,593
Step 10 $81,375 $3,129.81 $38.99 +$13,950
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Columbus pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Columbus GS-10 Step 1 $62,595
  • Locality add-on +$10,731
  • Adjustment percent 20.69%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Columbus GS-10 Step 10 $81,375

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 Columbus: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Columbus pay area adds a 20.69% 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 Columbus

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Columbus earns roughly $2,408 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,130. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Columbus page.

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GS-10 in Columbus questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Columbus?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Columbus earns $62,595 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,375. This is 20.69% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Columbus?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Columbus in 2022, it is 20.69%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,731 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Columbus?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Columbus earns roughly $2,408 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.