An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$67,477 GS-10 Step 1 in Portland (2023)
$87,723 GS-10 Step 10 in Portland (2023)
+$13,487 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Portland

Each step below already includes the 24.98% 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 $67,477 $2,595.27 $32.33 +$13,487
Step 2 $69,726 $2,681.77 $33.41 +$13,936
Step 3 $71,976 $2,768.31 $34.49 +$14,386
Step 4 $74,226 $2,854.85 $35.57 +$14,836
Step 5 $76,475 $2,941.35 $36.64 +$15,285
Step 6 $78,725 $3,027.88 $37.72 +$15,735
Step 7 $80,975 $3,114.42 $38.80 +$16,185
Step 8 $83,224 $3,200.92 $39.88 +$16,634
Step 9 $85,474 $3,287.46 $40.96 +$17,084
Step 10 $87,723 $3,373.96 $42.03 +$17,533
← GS-9 Calculate my take-home GS-11 →

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Portland pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Portland GS-10 Step 1 $67,477
  • Locality add-on +$13,487
  • Adjustment percent 24.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Portland GS-10 Step 10 $87,723

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 Portland: 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 Portland pay area adds a 24.98% 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 Portland

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Portland earns roughly $2,595 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,374. 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 Portland page.

Other grades in Portland

GS-10 in Portland questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Portland?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Portland earns $67,477 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,723. This is 24.98% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Portland?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Portland in 2023, it is 24.98%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,487 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Portland?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Portland earns roughly $2,595 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.