2024 GS-10 Pay in Atlanta
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL earn 23.45% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $56,528 on the base table to $69,784 in Atlanta.
2024 GS-10 Pay in Atlanta
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,784 | $2,684.00 | $33.44 | +$13,256 |
| Step 2 | $72,110 | $2,773.46 | $34.55 | +$13,698 |
| Step 3 | $74,435 | $2,862.88 | $35.67 | +$14,139 |
| Step 4 | $76,761 | $2,952.35 | $36.78 | +$14,581 |
| Step 5 | $79,087 | $3,041.81 | $37.90 | +$15,023 |
| Step 6 | $81,413 | $3,131.27 | $39.01 | +$15,465 |
| Step 7 | $83,739 | $3,220.73 | $40.12 | +$15,907 |
| Step 8 | $86,064 | $3,310.15 | $41.24 | +$16,348 |
| Step 9 | $88,390 | $3,399.62 | $42.35 | +$16,790 |
| Step 10 | $90,716 | $3,489.08 | $43.47 | +$17,232 |
2024 GS-10 pay table for Atlanta
Each step below already includes the 23.45% 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 | $69,784 | $2,684.00 | $33.44 | +$13,256 |
| Step 2 | $72,110 | $2,773.46 | $34.55 | +$13,698 |
| Step 3 | $74,435 | $2,862.88 | $35.67 | +$14,139 |
| Step 4 | $76,761 | $2,952.35 | $36.78 | +$14,581 |
| Step 5 | $79,087 | $3,041.81 | $37.90 | +$15,023 |
| Step 6 | $81,413 | $3,131.27 | $39.01 | +$15,465 |
| Step 7 | $83,739 | $3,220.73 | $40.12 | +$15,907 |
| Step 8 | $86,064 | $3,310.15 | $41.24 | +$16,348 |
| Step 9 | $88,390 | $3,399.62 | $42.35 | +$16,790 |
| Step 10 | $90,716 | $3,489.08 | $43.47 | +$17,232 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Atlanta pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Atlanta: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2024, the Atlanta pay area adds a 23.45% 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 Atlanta
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,684 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,489. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Atlanta page.
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GS-10 in Atlanta questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Atlanta?
In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns $69,784 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,716. This is 23.45% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Atlanta?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Atlanta in 2024, it is 23.45%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,256 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Atlanta?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Atlanta earns roughly $2,684 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.