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$67,828 GS-10 Step 1 in Austin (2024)
$88,173 GS-10 Step 10 in Austin (2024)
+$11,300 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Austin

Each step below already includes the 19.99% 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 $67,828 $2,608.77 $32.50 +$11,300
Step 2 $70,089 $2,695.73 $33.58 +$11,677
Step 3 $72,349 $2,782.65 $34.67 +$12,053
Step 4 $74,610 $2,869.62 $35.75 +$12,430
Step 5 $76,870 $2,956.54 $36.83 +$12,806
Step 6 $79,131 $3,043.50 $37.92 +$13,183
Step 7 $81,392 $3,130.46 $39.00 +$13,560
Step 8 $83,652 $3,217.38 $40.08 +$13,936
Step 9 $85,913 $3,304.35 $41.17 +$14,313
Step 10 $88,173 $3,391.27 $42.25 +$14,689
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Austin pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Austin GS-10 Step 1 $67,828
  • Locality add-on +$11,300
  • Adjustment percent 19.99%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Austin GS-10 Step 10 $88,173

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 Austin: 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 Austin pay area adds a 19.99% 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 Austin

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns roughly $2,609 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,391. 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 Austin page.

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GS-10 in Austin questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Austin?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns $67,828 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,173. This is 19.99% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Austin?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Austin in 2024, it is 19.99%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,300 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Austin?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Austin earns roughly $2,609 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.