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$60,588 GS-10 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2022)
$78,766 GS-10 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2022)
+$8,724 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 16.82% 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 $60,588 $2,330.31 $29.03 +$8,724
Step 2 $62,607 $2,407.96 $30.00 +$9,014
Step 3 $64,627 $2,485.65 $30.97 +$9,305
Step 4 $66,647 $2,563.35 $31.93 +$9,596
Step 5 $68,667 $2,641.04 $32.90 +$9,887
Step 6 $70,687 $2,718.73 $33.87 +$10,178
Step 7 $72,706 $2,796.38 $34.84 +$10,468
Step 8 $74,726 $2,874.08 $35.81 +$10,759
Step 9 $76,746 $2,951.77 $36.77 +$11,050
Step 10 $78,766 $3,029.46 $37.74 +$11,341
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Corpus Christi GS-10 Step 1 $60,588
  • Locality add-on +$8,724
  • Adjustment percent 16.82%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Corpus Christi GS-10 Step 10 $78,766

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 Corpus Christi: 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 Corpus Christi pay area adds a 16.82% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,330 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,029. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-10 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $60,588 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,766. This is 16.82% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2022, it is 16.82%. 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 Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,330 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.