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$61,080 GS-10 Step 1 in Tucson (2022)
$79,406 GS-10 Step 10 in Tucson (2022)
+$9,216 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Tucson

Each step below already includes the 17.77% 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 $61,080 $2,349.23 $29.27 +$9,216
Step 2 $63,116 $2,427.54 $30.24 +$9,523
Step 3 $65,153 $2,505.88 $31.22 +$9,831
Step 4 $67,189 $2,584.19 $32.19 +$10,138
Step 5 $69,225 $2,662.50 $33.17 +$10,445
Step 6 $71,261 $2,740.81 $34.15 +$10,752
Step 7 $73,298 $2,819.15 $35.12 +$11,060
Step 8 $75,334 $2,897.46 $36.10 +$11,367
Step 9 $77,370 $2,975.77 $37.07 +$11,674
Step 10 $79,406 $3,054.08 $38.05 +$11,981
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Tucson pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Tucson GS-10 Step 1 $61,080
  • Locality add-on +$9,216
  • Adjustment percent 17.77%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Tucson GS-10 Step 10 $79,406

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 2022, the Tucson pay area adds a 17.77% 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 $2,349 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,054. 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 Tucson page.

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GS-10 in Tucson questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Tucson?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Tucson earns $61,080 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,406. This is 17.77% 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 2022, it is 17.77%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,216 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 $2,349 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.