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$71,272 GS-10 Step 1 in San Diego (2023)
$92,658 GS-10 Step 10 in San Diego (2023)
+$17,282 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for San Diego

Each step below already includes the 32.01% 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 $71,272 $2,741.23 $34.15 +$17,282
Step 2 $73,648 $2,832.62 $35.29 +$17,858
Step 3 $76,025 $2,924.04 $36.43 +$18,435
Step 4 $78,401 $3,015.42 $37.57 +$19,011
Step 5 $80,777 $3,106.81 $38.70 +$19,587
Step 6 $83,153 $3,198.19 $39.84 +$20,163
Step 7 $85,529 $3,289.58 $40.98 +$20,739
Step 8 $87,905 $3,380.96 $42.12 +$21,315
Step 9 $90,282 $3,472.38 $43.26 +$21,892
Step 10 $92,658 $3,563.77 $44.40 +$22,468
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more San Diego pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • San Diego GS-10 Step 1 $71,272
  • Locality add-on +$17,282
  • Adjustment percent 32.01%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • San Diego GS-10 Step 10 $92,658

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 San Diego: 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 San Diego pay area adds a 32.01% 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 San Diego

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in San Diego earns roughly $2,741 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,564. 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 San Diego page.

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GS-10 in San Diego questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in San Diego?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in San Diego earns $71,272 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,658. This is 32.01% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in San Diego?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For San Diego in 2023, it is 32.01%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,282 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in San Diego?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in San Diego earns roughly $2,741 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.