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$63,476 GS-10 Step 1 in Indianapolis (2023)
$82,522 GS-10 Step 10 in Indianapolis (2023)
+$9,486 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Indianapolis

Each step below already includes the 17.57% 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 $63,476 $2,441.38 $30.41 +$9,486
Step 2 $65,592 $2,522.77 $31.43 +$9,802
Step 3 $67,709 $2,604.19 $32.44 +$10,119
Step 4 $69,825 $2,685.58 $33.46 +$10,435
Step 5 $71,941 $2,766.96 $34.47 +$10,751
Step 6 $74,057 $2,848.35 $35.48 +$11,067
Step 7 $76,174 $2,929.77 $36.50 +$11,384
Step 8 $78,290 $3,011.15 $37.51 +$11,700
Step 9 $80,406 $3,092.54 $38.53 +$12,016
Step 10 $82,522 $3,173.92 $39.54 +$12,332
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Indianapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 1 $63,476
  • Locality add-on +$9,486
  • Adjustment percent 17.57%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Indianapolis GS-10 Step 10 $82,522

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 Indianapolis: 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 Indianapolis pay area adds a 17.57% 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 Indianapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,441 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,174. 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 Indianapolis page.

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GS-10 in Indianapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Indianapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns $63,476 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,522. This is 17.57% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Indianapolis in 2023, it is 17.57%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,486 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Indianapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Indianapolis earns roughly $2,441 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.