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$64,464 GS-10 Step 1 in Austin (2023)
$83,807 GS-10 Step 10 in Austin (2023)
+$10,474 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Austin

Each step below already includes the 19.40% 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 $64,464 $2,479.38 $30.89 +$10,474
Step 2 $66,613 $2,562.04 $31.92 +$10,823
Step 3 $68,762 $2,644.69 $32.95 +$11,172
Step 4 $70,912 $2,727.38 $33.98 +$11,522
Step 5 $73,061 $2,810.04 $35.01 +$11,871
Step 6 $75,210 $2,892.69 $36.04 +$12,220
Step 7 $77,359 $2,975.35 $37.07 +$12,569
Step 8 $79,508 $3,058.00 $38.10 +$12,918
Step 9 $81,658 $3,140.69 $39.13 +$13,268
Step 10 $83,807 $3,223.35 $40.16 +$13,617
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Austin pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Austin GS-10 Step 1 $64,464
  • Locality add-on +$10,474
  • Adjustment percent 19.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Austin GS-10 Step 10 $83,807

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 Austin: 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 Austin pay area adds a 19.40% 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 Austin

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns roughly $2,479 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,223. 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 Austin page.

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GS-10 in Austin questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Austin?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns $64,464 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,807. This is 19.40% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Austin?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Austin in 2023, it is 19.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,474 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Austin?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns roughly $2,479 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.