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$62,185 GS-10 Step 1 in Pittsburgh (2022)
$80,843 GS-10 Step 10 in Pittsburgh (2022)
+$10,321 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Pittsburgh

Each step below already includes the 19.90% 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 $62,185 $2,391.73 $29.80 +$10,321
Step 2 $64,258 $2,471.46 $30.79 +$10,665
Step 3 $66,331 $2,551.19 $31.78 +$11,009
Step 4 $68,404 $2,630.92 $32.78 +$11,353
Step 5 $70,477 $2,710.65 $33.77 +$11,697
Step 6 $72,550 $2,790.38 $34.76 +$12,041
Step 7 $74,623 $2,870.12 $35.76 +$12,385
Step 8 $76,696 $2,949.85 $36.75 +$12,729
Step 9 $78,770 $3,029.62 $37.74 +$13,074
Step 10 $80,843 $3,109.35 $38.74 +$13,418
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Pittsburgh pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Pittsburgh GS-10 Step 1 $62,185
  • Locality add-on +$10,321
  • Adjustment percent 19.90%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Pittsburgh GS-10 Step 10 $80,843

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 Pittsburgh: 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 Pittsburgh pay area adds a 19.90% 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 Pittsburgh

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Pittsburgh earns roughly $2,392 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,109. 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 Pittsburgh page.

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GS-10 in Pittsburgh questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Pittsburgh?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Pittsburgh earns $62,185 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,843. This is 19.90% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Pittsburgh?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Pittsburgh in 2022, it is 19.90%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,321 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Pittsburgh?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Pittsburgh earns roughly $2,392 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.