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$63,222 GS-10 Step 1 in Corpus Christi (2023)
$82,192 GS-10 Step 10 in Corpus Christi (2023)
+$9,232 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Corpus Christi

Each step below already includes the 17.10% 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 $63,222 $2,431.62 $30.29 +$9,232
Step 2 $65,330 $2,512.69 $31.30 +$9,540
Step 3 $67,438 $2,593.77 $32.31 +$9,848
Step 4 $69,546 $2,674.85 $33.32 +$10,156
Step 5 $71,653 $2,755.88 $34.33 +$10,463
Step 6 $73,761 $2,836.96 $35.34 +$10,771
Step 7 $75,869 $2,918.04 $36.35 +$11,079
Step 8 $77,977 $2,999.12 $37.36 +$11,387
Step 9 $80,085 $3,080.19 $38.37 +$11,695
Step 10 $82,192 $3,161.23 $39.38 +$12,002
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Corpus Christi pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Corpus Christi GS-10 Step 1 $63,222
  • Locality add-on +$9,232
  • Adjustment percent 17.10%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Corpus Christi GS-10 Step 10 $82,192

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 Corpus Christi: 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 Corpus Christi pay area adds a 17.10% 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 Corpus Christi

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,432 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,161. 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 Corpus Christi page.

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GS-10 in Corpus Christi questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Corpus Christi?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns $63,222 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,192. This is 17.10% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Corpus Christi?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Corpus Christi in 2023, it is 17.10%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,232 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Corpus Christi?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Corpus Christi earns roughly $2,432 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.