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$60,816 GS-10 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2022)
$79,063 GS-10 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2022)
+$8,952 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.26% 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 $60,816 $2,339.08 $29.14 +$8,952
Step 2 $62,843 $2,417.04 $30.11 +$9,250
Step 3 $64,871 $2,495.04 $31.08 +$9,549
Step 4 $66,898 $2,573.00 $32.05 +$9,847
Step 5 $68,925 $2,650.96 $33.03 +$10,145
Step 6 $70,953 $2,728.96 $34.00 +$10,444
Step 7 $72,980 $2,806.92 $34.97 +$10,742
Step 8 $75,008 $2,884.92 $35.94 +$11,041
Step 9 $77,035 $2,962.88 $36.91 +$11,339
Step 10 $79,063 $3,040.88 $37.88 +$11,638
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 1 $60,816
  • Locality add-on +$8,952
  • Adjustment percent 17.26%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 10 $79,063

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 Indianapolis: 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 Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.26% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,339 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,041. 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 Indianapolis page.

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GS-10 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $60,816 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,063. This is 17.26% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2022, it is 17.26%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,952 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,339 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.