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$64,491 GS-10 Step 1 in Albany (2023)
$83,842 GS-10 Step 10 in Albany (2023)
+$10,501 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Albany

Each step below already includes the 19.45% 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 $64,491 $2,480.42 $30.90 +$10,501
Step 2 $66,641 $2,563.12 $31.93 +$10,851
Step 3 $68,791 $2,645.81 $32.96 +$11,201
Step 4 $70,941 $2,728.50 $33.99 +$11,551
Step 5 $73,091 $2,811.19 $35.02 +$11,901
Step 6 $75,242 $2,893.92 $36.05 +$12,252
Step 7 $77,392 $2,976.62 $37.08 +$12,602
Step 8 $79,542 $3,059.31 $38.11 +$12,952
Step 9 $81,692 $3,142.00 $39.14 +$13,302
Step 10 $83,842 $3,224.69 $40.17 +$13,652
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albany pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Albany GS-10 Step 1 $64,491
  • Locality add-on +$10,501
  • Adjustment percent 19.45%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Albany GS-10 Step 10 $83,842

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 Albany: what to expect

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

For 2023, the Albany pay area adds a 19.45% 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 Albany

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $2,480 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,225. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Albany page.

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GS-10 in Albany questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Albany?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albany earns $64,491 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,842. This is 19.45% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Albany?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Albany in 2023, it is 19.45%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,501 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Albany?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $2,480 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.